instigate

Example Sentences

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"We are against all scenarios that aim to instigate a civil war in Iran, that target ethnic or religious fault lines," Fidan told journalists in Istanbul.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Meo co-owner Tannis Ling, who spent many weekends in Chinatown with her family as a child, has helped instigate Chinatown’s resurgence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Please instigate a “no call zone” that covers the Dodger bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

The messes he’s had to deal with in recent years, however, are far more serious and could lead to real, substantial, visible changes to his company—notably, of the kind that he himself did not instigate.

From Slate • Oct. 28, 2024

“Oh snap,” Freddy said, trying to instigate a throwdown.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore