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Meanings of sparking in English

Russian
искра
Portuguese
fagulha
Catalan
espurna
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Incandescent particle.

искра
Usage of sparking in English
1
Experts believe that four major factors are sparking the exchange rate comeback.
The South African
2
The man's identity remains secret, sparking concern among parents and public representatives.
The Irish Times
3
In standard theory they often conflict, with low unemployment sparking higher inflation.
Reuters
4
That information was then handed to US authorities, sparking the Russia investigation.
News.com.au
5
North Korea successfully launched a rocket earlier this month, sparking international condemnation
The Guardian
6
Heavy rains continue, sparking fears that floodwaters within the cave could rise.
The Guardian
7
Syrians have been granted priority, sparking tensions with others forced to wait.
The Guardian
8
Mr Brahmi was assassinated outside his home on Thursday, sparking widespread unrest.
BBC
9
But the alarm was raised yesterday morning, sparking land and air searches.
Radio NZ
10
That report soon spread across the Internet, sparking an upwelling of anger.
Reuters
11
Mandatory HIV testing for immigrants was mooted, sparking a furious, xenophobic debate.
The Guardian
12
Tokyo introduced generous subsidies to encourage solar investment, sparking a development rush.
Reuters
13
By sparking competition among them, we managed to peel back some layers.
Existence
14
Short, but sweet, it went viral almost immediately sparking parodies and pastiches.
The Guardian
15
However, he then ordered the release of the defendants, sparking a riot.
The Guardian
16
US virologist Yoshihiro Kawaoka has form when it comes to sparking controversy.
The Irish Times
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Translations for sparking
Russian
искра
Portuguese
fagulha
Sparking through the time
Sparking across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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