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deflagrate

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Definition of deflagrate

as in to ignite

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Last season, Leeds struggled for results early on, with a change of system to a back three appearing to suddenly ignite their campaign in November away at Manchester City.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
That makes the world a more dangerous place, where a mistake by just one actor could ignite a regional firestorm, with a US military weakened by Iran unable to ensure American security.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignite

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The Islamic Republic proceeded to fire missiles and drones on neighboring countries hosting US bases.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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In northern states, like Washington and Oregon, the dry weather could further kindle destructive fires that have scorched thousands of acres.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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