ignite
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Burrell scored seven of her points in the second, though, to ignite a 20-point quarter and the Sparks trailed 37-30 at the half.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“These days, fighters from special units of the air force are conducting special missions which could ignite the imagination,” said Bar, who ended his term as air force chief in early May.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Eddie Hearn, boxing's Barnum-style promoter, says he believes Pollock can "single-handedly ignite the sport" after signing the Northampton back row to his talent agency.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
As a result, the next earnings season could again fail to ignite investor enthusiasm for AI’s “A-list” companies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
In Calumet a thousand ornate streetlamps stood in a swamp, where they did nothing but ignite the fog and summon auras of mosquitoes.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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