Sentence examples for to spark a memory from inspiring English sources

In a bid to spark a memory, despairing Nicola riffled photo albums under her addled hubby's nose, but to no avail.

The photos are there to spark a memory, to share a story later down the road.

They may avoid situations that might spark a memory of the trauma, and will sometimes try to deaden their feelings with drink or drugs.

"Hopefully, this will stir something in people's minds or spark a memory," he said.

You never know what will spark a memory.

Kelly counts pills and takes a walk, while Michael tries to give himself fully to Laurie, whose every movement sparks a memory of Kelly, who is herself endlessly sifting through memories: the night she and Michael met; his courtroom proposal; their wedding.

Her question sparks a memory.

Each item, no matter how ordinary, sparks a memory.

Nothing sparked a memory beyond that gauzy image of floating leaves.

Stroll with Ms. White along Court Street and she can tell you story after story; every building sparks a memory.

The news sparked a memory of the way that the late Christopher Hitchens, one of Rushdie's closest and most loyal friends, reacted to the first news of Khomeini's declaration.