ignition

Example Sentences

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The engines enable faster missile launches as they require little preparation before ignition.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m going to take my keys out of the ignition, drop them on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Both leukotrienes and pseudo leukotrienes trigger inflammation by binding to the same receptor, much like a key turning an ignition to start an engine.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Police are treating the fire as deliberate ignition at this time.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Pong put the key into the ignition and turned it.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat