ignite

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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

There’s also excitement over SpaceX’s plans to go public later this year in a potentially record-setting initial public offering that could ignite broader interest in the space sector.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Daiwa Capital Markets economist Lawrence Werther doesn’t think an inflation tinderbox is waiting to ignite in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I am waiting for Tonni to ignite, it will happen, do not worry about that.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe