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spark off

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to bring into being or action; activate or initiate

    to spark off an argument

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But the finance industry appears to have avoided the potential free-for-all rush to claim compensation the earlier verdict had threatened to spark off.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2025

They also had depth, as Teraoka’s bat provided a spark off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2024

The crowd started to get into it in the second quarter thanks to another spark off the bench from Monk, who scored 32 points in the opener.

From Washington Times Apr. 18, 2023

She gave us a huge spark off the bench today.

From Washington Post Apr. 2, 2023

And Waddy takes a low set spark off his finger.

From Torchy As A Pa by Ford, Sewell

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