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

But despite the assemblage of first-rate parts, ignition proves elusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

A fire was first reported at the ignition site within Langdale Forest on 26 June and burned throughout July.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 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

Peter imagined him walking to his rusty blue Chevy, fitting the key into the ignition.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker