rile
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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
Whatever you wish to call it - and let's stick with Bazball, because it seems to rile the Aussies - England's fresh approach has made them a force in Test cricket once more.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
“Basically, Megan was like, ‘What’s the performance of your generation that would rile everyone up?’
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
She was trying to rile him up, so she wouldn’t be the only one riled.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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