incite

Example Sentences

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Researchers estimated that it would incite higher unemployment and create a drag of 1% to 3% on annual gross domestic product growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

A U.A.E. official said disseminating inaccurate information can incite panic and cost lives in times of crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

They incite disputes because we live in a world that rewards arguing with undue power.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

"Anyone who seeks to incite hatred or violence has no place in Islington," they said.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

“I think you should be very careful, Jeremie. Father Aristide is for too outspoken. The role of the church is to promote peace, not to incite violence.”

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple