ignite
verb (used with object)
to set on fire; kindle.
has been igniting
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present perfect progressiveof ignite (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“As the global leader in car culture, Hot Wheels has been igniting the challenger spirit in auto enthusiasts for generations,” said Brenner.
From The Verge ● Apr. 25, 2022
Caia Elisaldez, a junior point guard, has been igniting the Monarchs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Jockeying among varied ethnic-religious groups for pieces of the old imperial turf has been igniting secessionist wars ever since.
From Time Magazine Archive
