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And after rapper Aitch came on the channel, rumours circulated it had kindled a real-life relationship, although neither ever confirmed this.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

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

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

In the hearth we kindled a small fire against the chill.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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