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incendiary

[in-sen-dee-er-ee] / ɪnˈsɛn diˌɛr i /




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Incendiary is certainly a word one could use to describe public sentiment toward AI, which has barged into public life with a pace and aggression unlike any of its technological predecessors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Incendiary weapons and the clearing of forests also ravaged rich ecosystems in Vietnam.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

"Incendiary untruths can and have led to serious physical harm," Judge Engoron said on Friday.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023

Incendiary avians included eagles, hawks and turkey vultures, but in many cases, the type of bird was not reported.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

One of the most thrilling and realistic fire pictures ever produced was "The Incendiary Foreman," released by Pathé Frères early in 1908.

From Writing the Photoplay by Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg)




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