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- verb
ignite again - verb figuratively to
start again, especiallyanimosity orargument
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb ignite anew, as of something burning
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Examples
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Meanwhile government and the real estate industry are trying to "reignite" the market -- hoping that starting another bubble will put off the reckoning.
Dave Johnson: Today's Housing Bubble Post: Back To Issuing Warnings 2009
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U.S. withdrawal from the 1972 ABM treaty, which has inhibited development of ballistic-missile defenses, caused the usual cries that this would "re-escalate" (Jimmy Carter) and "reignite" (Sen. John Kerry) the arms race.
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Why this would "reignite" any debate on proliferation is beyond me.
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And those are troubled relations that can kind of reignite at any time.
CFR.org - 2009
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And those are troubled relations that can kind of reignite at any time.
CFR.org - 2009
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Kelso now says he's willing to "take that step back" and try to "reignite" a sense of cooperation with Schwarzenegger, Chiang and the Legislature.
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Terming the HJS's move as an attempt to "reignite" violence in Kandhamal which had been showing declining trend, the leaders said that no meeting was held at Bethikala Church as claimed by the HJS state President Ashok Sahu.
Shadow Warrior 2008
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Man City boss urges Terry to 'reignite' himself with move from Chelsea to his club LONDON - Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged star player John Terry to turn leave Chelsea and lead his club's revolution.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Man City boss urges Terry to 'reignite' himself with move from Chelsea to his club LONDON - Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged star player John Terry to turn leave Chelsea and lead his club's revolution.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Man City boss urges Terry to 'reignite' himself with move from Chelsea to his club LONDON - Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged star player John Terry to turn leave Chelsea and lead his club's revolution.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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