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spark·plug

 (spärk′plŭg′)
tr.v. spark·plugged, spark·plug·ging, spark·plugs Informal
To inspire or energize (an endeavor, for example).
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Sparkplug Sabastian Oquendo scored 5 and Godfrey bagged 4 steals.
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