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deflagrate

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Definition of deflagrate

as in to ignite

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Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Sims, who finished with 39 yards on only four carries, delivered an 8-yard touchdown run to ignite host Morgan Park to a 40-16 victory over Oak Forest in a Class 5A first-round playoff game at Stagg Stadium in Chicago.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of ignite

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And an incomplete pass was best-case scenario after Patrick Mahomes scrambled just to collect the ball and alertly fire it out of bounds.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
New England’s best arrived nine minutes later, when Raines fired high on a one-time chance from close range.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fire

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Their golden era kindled a spark in me and in an entire generation.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Kiros' primary win was part of a wave of leftwing insurgent victories in the spring and summer that kindled the Democratic Party's fight over the direction of the party.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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