Sentence examples for action ignited from inspiring English sources

Mr. Rubottom said he had merely been passing on information that related to American foreign policy — Uruguay opposed the death penalty — but his action ignited a debate over federal intervention in state matters and prompted President Dwight D. Eisenhower to issue a statement saying the execution was entirely a California matter.

The action, also ignited by a pay dispute, would affect Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways flights at Heathrow.

Mr. Newhard's action has ignited an intense debate in tiny Warwick over a question reaching far beyond its borders: who gets to control the character of a town's business district, the town or businesses?

The action has ignited some strong opinions from the gallery: Fred Wilson at Union Square Ventures pulls no punches and calls the suit a "crock of shit" because it "crossed the unspoken line which is that web companies don't sue each other over their bogus patent portfolios.

China's actions have ignited frenzied investor interest.

The board's actions have ignited fierce criticism that the company misled regulators.

The residents' actions have ignited a regional spark of do-it-yourself justice.

China's actions have ignited frenzied investor interest, as pinstriped investment bankers pack conferences and newsletters tout shares in rare-earth mining companies.

Egar's actions also ignited "one of the most emotional crowd displays in Test history", as the public backed the paceman.

A 1960s-style campaign of direct action must ignite on the streets as a catalyst for decisive action to combat climate change, according to President Mohamed Nasheed of the imperilled Maldives.

It is self-consciousness of purpose, not transparency of action, that ignites a poem.