as in to ignite
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The Springs Fire, which burned more than 4,000 acres in Moreno Valley after igniting Friday morning, was largely fueled by strong gusts of wind in the area, sometimes reaching 70 miles per hour, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Kirk’s death ignited nationwide outrage and fueled debate over political violence in the United States.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the reasons American troops would be vulnerable on Kharg Island is its close proximity to the Iranian mainland, from which missiles, drones and artillery could be fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Deflagrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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