sparked
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European automakers have been grappling with a shrinking auto market in China coupled with intense competition that has sparked a prolonged price war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
But the developments have sparked backlash in many countries, with a Finnish authority recently ordering work to halt on two Google data centre sites pending mandatory environmental assessments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Thousands of Polish police officers visited schools nationwide to try to reassure pupils after the stabbings sparked rumours of a "Bloody Friday" of more attacks stemming from a supposed online challenge.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The incident sparked demonstrations across the city, including a Friday march from Foley Square to federal immigration offices in Manhattan.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Diallo’s murder sparked huge protests, resulting in a series of studies commissioned by the attorney general of New York.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
