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as in triggered
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
President Kennedy's inspirational speeches sparked a generation of young idealists to enter the public arena
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Recent Examples of sparked
His unjust treatment for speaking up against the stringent Iranian regime sparked global outrage from world organizations and leaders.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The fatal shooting outside an investors’ conference sparked an exhaustive search, with New York police combing the city for evidence and poring through thousands of hours of video footage.
—John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
For Courtney Tarrant and Jennifer Spivak, co-owners of The Ad Girls, this question sparked a review of their growth strategy.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His subsequent disappearance sparked a massive search effort spanning multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bruce’s Legacy, and Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office boats.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The product immediately sparked backlash over privacy concerns and tested the public’s relationship with wearable technology.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, has sparked boardroom conversations about whether companies need to ramp up protection for C-suite executives.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Embers had sparked tiny flare-ups on the school grounds, setting palm trees ablaze.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan F train — bringing closure in the polarizing case that provoked heated debates about vigilantism, mental illness and subway safety.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In response, the culture minister lately provoked criticism, most notably from Church leaders, by suggesting tourists pay an entrance fee to the cathedral that would go toward fixing other religious sites.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pepperdine University, located near the fire, has activated its shelter-in-place protocol.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The research team plans to investigate the brain regions activated during the simultaneous experience of drug rewards and aversive cues.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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One mural stirred some controversy.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sparked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparked. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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