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

A gift of screenwriting software from girlfriend Zinzi -- now his wife, production partner and mother of their three children -- further kindled his ambition.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

A stint in Toronto kindled her desire to fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

Stoke Mandeville is now the permanent lighting point for all Paralympic torches, in the same way the Olympic Flame is kindled at Olympia in Greece.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

She did not raise her eyes, but her face kindled, and I was pleased too that he should notice my child.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya