Example Sentences

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But both inside and outside the department, many were certain it had rekindled.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Xenophontos said the fire had been largely contained overnight but had rekindled along several areas early Monday, forcing air and ground crews to again mobilize.

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Austin Butler had rekindled the good memories of Elvis with his portrayal in a lauded biopic.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

They had rekindled the relationship in the months before Mrs Venables vanished, Mr Burrows added.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022

He took a bite of the chocolate and watched Lupin extinguishing the lamps that had rekindled with the disappearance of the dementor.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling