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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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In the wake of those inflammatory quotes, published by journalist Alan Shipnuck, Mickelson took himself away from the game, missing the 2022 Masters and the defence of his US PGA title.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

According to the researchers, these mutated cells may create a more inflammatory and damaging environment than healthy microglia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Ah, shoot, that’s right: It’s 2026, and provoking people with inflammatory remarks is a billion-dollar industry.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The study evaluated whether patients who didn’t respond to the standard-of-care therapy could be treated with riliprubart, which is designed to block an enzyme that drives key inflammatory mechanisms behind the disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I asked several courts to stay Herbert's execution because of his ineffective lawyer, racial bias during the trial, the inflammatory comments made by the prosecutor, and the lack of mitigation evidence presented.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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