Sentence examples for the fuse from inspiring English sources

The phrase "the fuse" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used in contexts related to electrical circuits, explosives, or metaphorically to describe a limit of patience or tolerance.
Example: "He was calm until the argument escalated, and then he finally lit the fuse."
Alternatives: "the trigger" or "the ignition"

Dictionary

the fuse

verb

To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.

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The fuse now was lit.

Fred lit the fuse".

But at times, the fuse sputters out.

But the fuse was missing – Poland was the fuse".

The fuse did not light.

Play with the fuse box!

"The fuse is easily lit," he said.

"That lit the fuse," Ms. Puig said.

It was enough to spark the fuse.

It's time to light the fuse!

Nevertheless the fuse had been lit.

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