kindled

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Among locals, his arrival has kindled hopes of an economic renaissance, but it has also stoked controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Milei’s post-midterms victory speech kindled hope for less chain saw and more coalition building over the next two years, Stock says.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

The pair of reality TV stars who kindled a romance last year on “Love Island” Season 6 have called it quits, The Times confirmed Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

The medieval monuments that dotted Baharampur, the city he grew up in, kindled his interest in history and he pursued the subject in college.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

As soon as Sam had struck a spark into the tinder, it kindled the dry grass and a flurry of flame and smoke went up.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien