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Free sign upThe phrase "appeared to spark a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an event or action that seems to have initiated or triggered a particular reaction or outcome.
Example: "The new policy changes appeared to spark a lively debate among the employees."
Alternatives: "seemed to ignite a" or "appeared to trigger a".
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A 2-1 defeatoto Cardiff in the FA Cup in January 2002, at a time when Leeds led the Premiership, appeared to spark a decline.
U.S. and European officials on Friday cautiously welcomed a 200-word letter from Iran proposing talks about its nuclear program, a request that appeared to spark a flicker of hope for resuming long-stalled diplomatic engagement with Iranian leaders.
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But Burrell was at fault when London Irish registered their first try of the match with an hour on the clock - an error which appeared to spark the Exiles into life.
After a contentious presidential election that appeared to spark rancor at some campuses in the state, some educators like Denise Beck, a principal in Davis, said they took solace in the approval of Proposition 58.
The Republican nominee appeared to spark much of the interest.
The film-makers-investigating-old-murder-cases template is flavour of the month in Hollywood following the success of HBO documentary series The Jinx, which earlier this week appeared to spark the arrest of former real estate heir Robert Durst on murder charges.
Guðni's latest intervention in the great pizza debate, however, appeared to spark further furore on Tuesday after Iceland Magazine pointed out he had used the Icelandic word for fish products, rather than seafood.
The MBIA news appeared to spark the late selling trend that saw the market coast to its mixed finish.
U.S. inventories fell last week after seven straight weeks of builds, which appeared to spark crude's $5.00 rise to $104.52, even as OPEC said it will not raise production.
Baibussinov's save appeared to spark the Nitros, who finished fourth in the Pacific League.
The moment appeared to spark Jamaica, as it aggressively attacked U.S.fullbacks DaMarcus Beasley and Evans - both natural midfielders converted to defensive roles on the U.S. roster.
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