as in burning
to set (something) on fire
see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs
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There are always big, burning science questions that often serve as the motivation for any new facility or observatory.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Ashley Palmer-Watts (a Heston Blumenthal alum) heads up the kitchen with a menu that spotlights the wood-burning grill and oven—think duck-fat chips, suet puddings, and scallops with bacon and malt vinegar.—
Sarah Allard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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That all changed when the United States and Israel combined to launch airstrikes on Iran, igniting an ongoing conflict that prompted immediate Iranian retaliation against Israel.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least three ships were struck by unknown weapons, possibly Iranian drones, igniting fires and leaving at least three crew members missing from a Thai boat that had to be evacuated, authorities said.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s a slender streak of humor, dry and combustible as kindling, in the film’s exploration of this absurd domestic setup, which lays out the rigid expectations of women and men alike in a punishingly conservative society.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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How to Cope When spending time outdoors in scorching weather, protect yourself by hydrating frequently, avoiding the hottest time of day, and seeking shade when possible.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The production features an original music score by Evan Hart Marsh, lighting by Chris Rynne, sound by Kamila Nunez and props by Jeffrey Neitzel.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Balat then retrieved a second device from Kayumi before lighting it and starting to run, the complaint said.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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