ignite

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The move also reflects confidence that rising energy prices won’t ignite a broader price spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Even the hype of this week’s flagship GPU Technology Conference failed to ignite a rally; instead, the stock has breached a long-term technical floor.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 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

“If Edison’s tower did not ignite the fire, Altadena would still be there,” said Trevor Howard Kelley, who lost his 83-year-old mother, Erliene, in the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

She chose Ousmane to write the Lady's full name, then took it, dipped the edge of it in a nearby prayer candle, and watched it ignite.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton