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to set (something) on fire
worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve
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Recent Examples of kindling
Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2019
At least as long ago as the time of Confucius, and possibly earlier, Chinese households used concave mirrors to focus sunlight onto kindling to light cooking fires.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Our tester found that this Hearth & Hand chiminea has a small opening that allows for the quick creation of fire with very little kindling required.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
For Ward, the kindling of that relationship started in the film room this spring, continued this summer and will keep going from when fall camp starts on Wednesday all the way until the season begins on Aug. 31 against the Florida Gators in Gainesville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2024
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Noun
New Delhi’s recent measures only provide more kindling.
—Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2019
At least as long ago as the time of Confucius, and possibly earlier, Chinese households used concave mirrors to focus sunlight onto kindling to light cooking fires.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Our tester found that this Hearth & Hand chiminea has a small opening that allows for the quick creation of fire with very little kindling required.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
For Ward, the kindling of that relationship started in the film room this spring, continued this summer and will keep going from when fall camp starts on Wednesday all the way until the season begins on Aug. 31 against the Florida Gators in Gainesville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2024
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Politics Biden pardon, Patel FBI nomination fuel debate over politics and justice Dec. 2, 2024 Trump nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Curiosity fuels innovation, problem-solving, and engagement in the workplace.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The second stage being used for the Hera mission will boost the space probe into deep space, using all of its propellant in the process.William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
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While SpaceX normally recovers first stage boosters for refurbishment and reuse, the three core stage boosters and the rocket's second stage needed all of their propellants to accelerate the Clipper to the required Earth-departure velocity.William Harwood, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
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This gluten-free grain offers protein, healthful fats and carbs to support good health and give you lasting energy.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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The distillery is partially powered by solar energy, and water is recycled for irrigation.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Iran was, of course, never going to submit the dissident filmmaker’s scorching indictment of Iranian patriarchy to the Oscars.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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The devastating blaze had reached 99% containment earlier this month after scorching 55,000 acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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On Sunday night, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax convictions, despite previously promising not to use presidential powers in his son’s criminal cases.Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Anonymity—be it through media sources or within our justice system—is as central to holding power to account as is a free press.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Kindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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