as in to ignite
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The killing, which was captured on video by a bystander, ignited global protests against racial injustice, police brutality and saw a reemergence of the BLM movement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025 -
On March 14, a total lunar eclipse will ignite your zodiac sign for the first time since 2016.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fayetteville, Arkansas — Behind every great teacher there is a great mentor who long ago kindled a passion for education.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
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The unequal toll of COVID-19 kindled a national conversation about health disparities.—
Pria Anand,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Deflagrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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