- present participle of ignite.
igniting
Example Sentences
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Michael Jordan famously credited his older brother, Larry, with igniting his competitive fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
“The tinderbox looks increasingly close to igniting in full force.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
The railroads brought settlers pouring into America’s interior, igniting conflict with Native American tribes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
A lamplighter scuttled along the edges of the crowd igniting the gas jets atop cast-iron poles.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
