ignited
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Stocks overall saw a brutal selloff Friday, after a strong jobs report for May ignited fears that the Federal Reserve might be too late in raising interest rates to tame inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
While the back and forth of European soccer fans and New Jersey locals ignited some interesting discourse, it’s unlikely that many will actually try to get there on foot.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
A tanker that previously carried MMA ignited in 1987, according to a U.K. research paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
A man caught fire at Melbourne international airport in November 2025 after a lithium power bank in his pocket ignited, leaving him with burns to his leg and fingers.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
In 1962, a fire in a dump on the edge of town ignited a coal seam.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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