sparked

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It led to one of his most famous albums, 1962's The Bridge, and has sparked calls for the bridge to be renamed in his honour.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

There is no word on what sparked the blaze or whether there were people in the facility at the time the fire started.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Inflation’s rebound has also sparked woes in the bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

He knew that Zeitoun was a Muslim and a thoughtful man, so he sparked a debate about the existence of God.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers