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[ig-nahyt] / ɪgˈnaɪt /


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Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

The clustering of short positions presents “a dormant risk of a bullish short-covering” although “it may require a bullish catalyst to ignite upside potential,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The guy looks like he’s about to ignite.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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