sparked
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Some witnesses had said they had heard explosions, fuelling speculation that oil and gas infrastructure may have been hit and sparked the fire.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The 44-year-old singer sparked a social media firestorm last week when she publicly criticized Art of Play, a magic and games store in Brooklyn, after an unsuccessful attempt to purchase a mechanical singing bird.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
From online influencers to Reddit threads and group chats, it’s not the first time discussions have sparked around whose responsibility it is to teach young boys about consent, boundaries and rape culture.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
But the lawsuit sparked an online backlash after Chinese internet users and state media pointed out that the motif shares roots with ancient Chinese traditional patterns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
That action, and a related suit against the ice cream parlor brought by Moore, sparked a six-year battle to integrate the parlor.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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