incite
Example Sentences
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She said it was infuriating that those opposed to rodeos would try to incite fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
While Left expressed faith in his stock theories, prosecutors alleged that he aimed to incite small price moves that would yield a quick profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
They incite disputes because we live in a world that rewards arguing with undue power.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
"Disseminating such materials or inaccurate information can incite public panic and create a false impression of the country's actual situation," Shamsi said.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Quickly, the SCLC’s Executive Director Reverend Andrew Young and Reverend James Bevel met with Malcolm X, urging him not to incite any incidents and cautioning him that his presence could cause violence.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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