incendiary

Example Sentences

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U.S. incendiary attacks on Tokyo didn’t force Japan’s surrender, which only occurred after the U.S. went beyond conventional airstrikes and dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan five months later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As public outrage against Pretti’s killing has grown in recent days, including from some Republicans, the president has backpedaled on some of his more incendiary rhetoric.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

That so many businesses came together for the statement was an achievement, given the customary reluctance of corporate leaders to address incendiary political issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

She also represented those accused of blasphemy -- an incendiary charge -- as well as Afghans who face crackdowns by the authorities.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

“Kilvin would probably call it an atmospherically activated incendiary action.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss