sparked
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Rinderknecht's lawyers argued in the trial that he was a Good Samaritan who had called emergency services to report the initial fire, maintaining that the blaze had actually been sparked by fireworks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The announcement comes after a multiyear review by Israel military authorities into combat incidents involving civilian deaths in Gaza that sparked criticism both by human rights groups and foreign governments of Israeli tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Vicky Orsmond advises students at Hereford Sixth Form College about careers and said there was "significant concern" around the cost of going to university, which had sparked interest in degree apprenticeships.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
But bear in mind that Wednesday’s rally, sparked by news from the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I am her grandmother,” Eudora said, her voice rising in volume as the air around her sparked and sizzled.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
