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stoke

[stohk] / stoʊk /
VERB
fuel
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It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

When he stepped inside the ropes on Thursday, McIlroy was finally able to lock in and stoke the competitive fire which has fuelled his outstanding career.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

War headlines and oil prices have been the primary drivers of market moves for more than a month, Hogan added, amid concerns that elevated oil prices could stoke inflation and slow the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Tech stocks continued to get hit hard, thanks to a combination of AI fears, regulatory worries, and supply-chain concerns, all as rising oil prices stoke inflation fears.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Auntie Rose is out traveling today, so why don’t you go stoke a fire in the hearth. Looks like those good-for-nothing cousins let it go out once more.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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