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rile

[rahyl] / raɪl /


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Fisher says he didn’t want to rile them by suggesting it was better for them, more reflective of their ability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Japan votes in snap elections Sunday with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory that could rile China and rattle financial markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“Basically, Megan was like, ‘What’s the performance of your generation that would rile everyone up?’

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

It’s certainly possible that this is ragebait—a confession so calculatedly oblivious to its own evil that it can’t possibly be true, its only goal to rile up outrage for internet points.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2024

I was determined to rile her up someway.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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