igniting

Example Sentences

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Bresnik praised the Artemis 2 team for igniting global interest in spaceflight as they flew around the Moon.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Among the good news is that the fire is now fully contained, after igniting three weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The 29 May incident began when Dong "failed to slow for traffic" on Interstate 95 and hit a Chevrolet Suburban that plowed into other cars, igniting one on fire.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He has recalled watching an Alfa Romeo tear through the Rallye Côte d’Ivoire, an encounter he credits with igniting a lifelong fascination with cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They were willing to risk igniting a whole new crisis to catch a low-level American agent and score points against their archenemies at the CIA.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin