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incendiary

[in-sen-dee-er-ee] / ɪnˈsɛn diˌɛr i /




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Anonymous quotes, drive-by commentary and incendiary mailers may be standard campaign fare.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

“I was navigating feelings of grief and shame in the wreckage, and in the wake of a very incendiary cultural moment,” Raicek said, referring to #MeToo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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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