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inflamed

ADJECTIVE
stirred to anger
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When he stopped taking them halfway through his first year at university, the inflamed areas of skin were no longer like what he had always dealt with, instead covering most of his body.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

This decision inflamed conflicts that soon led to the Civil War.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Yet it can become inflamed, causing appendicitis – a potentially life-threatening condition.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

The buildup to the match was inflamed by FIFA’s surprising decision on Sunday to reinstate American striker Folarin Balogun, who was originally suspended after receiving a red card in the previous game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

On one side was the wall of a building and he slumped against it, panting, the corded vein in his forehead inflamed.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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