sparked
Example Sentences
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The disqualification sparked protests in Moscow, leading to the arrest of some demonstrators and brief jail terms for four people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
His pledge to increase taxes has sparked backlash from some of the city's wealthiest residents who claim it will discourage people from buying homes and investing in the US's largest city.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The environment director noted that "ongoing pressure on States' budgets" have sparked real term cuts to the budgets for Saumarez Park in recent years, including a "significant reduction" in 2026.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Multiple waves of intense heat, fuelled by climate change, have sparked devastating droughts and wildfires in several European countries this year, cut crop yields and contributed to more than 25,000 excess deaths.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The afternoon sun sparked off the square specs riding down his nose.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
