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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

Fears of possible US military action continued to rile the region.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

In addition to public outrage, defiance of the courts could rile the courts themselves — including the Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

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

Kaz knew it, and for some reason he loved to rile her.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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