as in to ignite
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Just over a year later, Watkins committed to USC and ignited the program’s return to national prominence.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025 -
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has again ignited a political firestorm.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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During the scenes, Mr. Mackay — who became an ICE officer after being fired from his job as a South Park Elementary counselor because of a cut in funding from the Department of Education — works under Noem’s watch.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carano was fired from The Mandalorian after making a series of controversial posts on social media in 2021.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition to this, bosses and parents see you in such a positive way that some of you will kindle a romance with someone in authority.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 July 2025
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“Deflagrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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