stoke

Example Sentences

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“Ongoing tensions continue to support higher prices, stoke inflation concerns, and reinforce expectations that policymakers may delay easing, or even tighten, monetary policy.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Fed is about to lower banks’ capital requirements, which will stoke lending and dealmaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Opponents argue it will reduce transparency, stoke market volatility, and increase the cost of capital as investors demand higher returns to compensate for the reduction in updates.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In remarks that are likely to stoke concerns through the corridors of CNN, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday he is looking forward to Paramount’s ownership of the network.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He watched his chance and stooped close beside Heqet on the pretext of helping him stoke an oven.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw