inflammatory
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The musician and producer has lost fans and several sponsorships in recent years following inflammatory comments and actions.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
“Because I think people have …” she pauses, “misspoken, and they have said very, very inflammatory things about that slogan, which has not helped the movement. Anything that might class as hate speech.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The current investigation follows complaints made by Charlotte Smith, from Warwickshire, who described Cooke's post as "inappropriate and inflammatory".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Using gene expression analysis, protein measurements, and calcium imaging, the scientists tracked how these treatments affected important inflammatory markers.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Then President Snow, trying to use me to put out the flames of rebellion, only to have my every move become inflammatory.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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