Example Sentences

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Soon, however, the fire gained momentum and was igniting houses in its path.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

His greatest contribution here was igniting the soccer boom and introducing a sport that had not even reached niche status.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

The Bellotti ruling came as teenage pregnancy was igniting public anxiety.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2022

"The only thing I was anxious about was igniting the gas canister in my torch," remembers Henry.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022

Fowley traveled to England early on to check into the British rock scene that was igniting overseas but hadn’t yet invaded the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2015