sparked
Example Sentences
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Gunn's far from convincing performance sparked a conversation around whether he should start on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The news sparked a backlash in U.S. financial markets.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
A recently filed civil suit asserting that Cornell failed to protect the woman has sparked a firestorm of criticism on and off campus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
A wildfire in Yosemite National Park that resulted in two helicopter pilots dying in a crash was sparked by an abandoned campfire, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The hardware in Mulch’s eye flickered and sparked.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
