instigating

Example Sentences

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It all begins with a 2018 U.S. government assessment, instigating what I called a psychiatric moment for the news media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The two countries have blamed each other for instigating the fresh fighting, which has spread to nearly every province along their border.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

This portrayal of protesters as routinely instigating violence or rioting was also misleading.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025

Syrian authorities said security forces were deployed to Ashrafiyat Sahnaya to restore security and stability, accusing what it called "outlaw groups" based there of instigating the clashes.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

I was looking for other words for inciting and instigating work, and came upon “to egg on.”

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas