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inflame

[in-fleym] / ɪnˈfleɪm /


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It’s easy to see how videos could inflame heated debates over managing such animals, in California and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

With the decline of reasoned judgment has come the rise of opportunistic actors more willing to provoke and inflame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They had warned of a diminished ability to respond should major global events inflame threats at home and abroad.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

So even small disputes can inflame old divisions or trigger new ones.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Alice Paul had known that the words would inflame the public and get a response.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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