Sentence examples for sparked off in from inspiring English sources

Stanley Wells, a Shakespearean scholar, said: "Good for Janet … At the [Shakespeare Birthplace] Trust, we have been fighting a vigorous campaign, sparked off in part by the silly film Anonymous … It's all a result of ignorance, especially of the Elizabethan educational system and of Shakespeare's background in general, of snobbery and of a kind of petulant form of self-advertisement".

The ethnic violence sparked off in 1994 made Burundi the scene of one of Africa's most intractable conflicts.

There is some doubt about what caused the problem but scientists are working on the theory that warmer water sparked off a surge in the bacteria.

To begin with, technological innovation, in particular the so-called digital revolution, which distinguishes itself from other phases of industrial revolution by introducing a "new speed", has in fact sparked off a phase of extreme acceleration in the social, economic and cultural processes characterizing the ongoing changes.

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The strike and protests sparked off a government crackdown in which 12 people were killed, according to human rights groups.

Pupils at Oxgangs primary, where the collapse of a substantial brick wall during a gale in January sparked off the crisis, will return to classrooms at another site on Wednesday, as will children at St Peter's primary, where similar defects were found, and two other primaries.

This UK chart-topper marked the Wiltshire-based group's commercial zenith after a hard-won top 10 breakthrough with Hold Tight! in 1966 sparked off four years of international hits, before Dee, who has died of prostate cancer aged 65, began a solo career.

His association with the electric grand prix may give needed glamour to the project as it sparks off in 2014.Formula E's first race will be staged in Beijing in September, and others will occur in cities such as Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles and Monte Carlo.

Outside, flashes spark off in my face.

On Palm Sunday in 1282 Dafydd attacked Hawarden Castle, an act which sparked off revolt in much of Wales.