stoked

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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The predicted tightening of monetary policy comes as rising oil prices have stoked inflation in the bloc, with the eurozone’s economy contracting by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Many tech stocks dropped following a strong jobs report that stoked fears of interest-rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The data stoked fresh fears among investors that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer, especially as inflation remains stubborn.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He was humming merrily as he stoked the fire.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling