And its interest rate-sensitive securities portfolio became kindling for the current crisis.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/collapse-major-us-banks-leads-bills-calling-more%C2%A0regulation

Compatibility is the kindling that keeps the fire going.”

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/do-you-need-sparks-first-date-romance_uk_642c2fc2e4b0b2ba23245d30

TORONTO — There had been other moments over the past few years that served as kindling and stoked the flames, though the rivalry between the Yankees and Blue Jays had not quite caught on full-blown fire.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/19/yankees-blue-jays-rivalry-fireworks-have-old-school-feel/