sparked

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It sparked a craze where people flocked to places like parks, waterfronts and shopping malls in the hope of catching Pokémon.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2026

The technology has sparked global outrage at the World Cup, where forensic reviews have delayed games and overturned late goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 13, 2026

When a massive Sonoma Coast residential development pitch sparked fears that beach access would be lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

This week's exchange of strikes was sparked after Iran was accused of targeting three vessels it said had deviated from its approved route.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

He knew that Zeitoun was a Muslim and a thoughtful man, so he sparked a debate about the existence of God.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers