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ignite

[ig-nahyt] / ɪgˈnaɪt /


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Those launches helped ignite strong interest in the category among Chinese consumers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

In these regions, practices such as draining peatlands for agriculture, clearing forests, and converting land for development have made peat soils far more likely to ignite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting people to care enough about the remarks to ignite a furore.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He made three consecutive threes to ignite a 15-0 surge that left Rolling Hills Prep helpless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

If anyone could sway these men and ignite their passion, Burnham knew, Root was the one.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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