kindled
Example Sentences
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For some in Dandong, North Korea's tentative reopening kindled hope of returning home.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
In Andrew’s case, any sizable number of individual conversations with the man would have kindled a wildfire of republicanism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Speaking at her late husband’s memorial service on Sept. 21, Erika Kirk said Charlie’s death had kindled a spiritual renewal for many of his followers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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
It was still morning, so she kindled a fire from the pot of coals and roasted yams while she thought.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
