incendiary
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But his incendiary side always comes back, and when his behavior becomes increasingly troubling, his parents reach their limit.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Steve Burke, editor-in-chief of the media channel Gamers Nexus, has garnered millions of views on YouTube videos bearing incendiary titles such as “Nvidia’s AI Bubble” and “The Torture Will Continue Until Shareholder Value Improves.”
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
But across town a young Ukrainian, Vladislav Derkavets, was already activating the four incendiary devices, chain-smoking to steady his nerves.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
In October Polish and Romanian authorities said they thwarted a Russian plot to send incendiary packages through a Ukrainian courier service, including devices intended to ignite in Bucharest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Burnham knew exactly whom he wanted to hire but was less aware of how incendiary his selections would prove.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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