spark
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He returned to power via a military coup in 1952, which in some ways lit the spark for Fidel Castro’s toppling of the Cuban government at the end of the decade.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Nunez also said authorities had detected social media calls for Halloween gatherings on Saturday evening urging protesters to spark a "revolution."
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Seversons are refugees from “the city” who have decamped to the suburbs in hopes of getting their spark back as a family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Hynix’s outlook helped spark a recovery rally on the Kospi index, which rose more than 6% on the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
I’d feel a spark of hope whenever Mom’s phone rang.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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