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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

“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

“So, if they already come here for nothing, why go and rile them up with real reasons?”

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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