inflamed

Example Sentences

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He was diagnosed with an inflamed disk, he said, the root of the pain on the right side of his neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Culver explained how it was "targeted directly at the police" and how the action inflamed and encouraged others in the crowd.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The moves inflamed concerns the network's leadership would undermine independent journalism at the US's longest-running and highest-rated news programme.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

U.S. relations with the region have been shaken by the war, which created major costs and inflamed U.S. allies’ security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Amá’s face is starting to get splotchy, and her big eyes look inflamed, so I shut up and keep cleaning.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez