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stoke

[stohk] / stoʊk /
VERB
fuel
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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

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

A war that threatens to stoke inflation sounds like a no-brainer for gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

The thread tugs harder, and I stoke the flame with names.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth