spark
Example Sentences
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Beijing says the structures are fish-farming equipment, but they have sparked security concerns in Seoul.
From BBC
Looking back, Gu said he was surprised that an idea sparked during a quiet hike actually worked.
From Science Daily
South Korea’s military service requirement has long shaped the careers of its male entertainers, and BTS’s enlistment sparked widespread discussion about whether the group might receive an exemption.
From Salon
It sparked a reaction at the end that reflected the mood that hovers over Spurs like a rain cloud.
From BBC
These fat-pocketed bigwigs must roam the Hollywood Hills peering up at the sky covered in storm clouds, hoping that they’ll catch the fateful electric spark in their glass vials.
From Salon
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