stoked

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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

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

The flurry of announcements has stoked a debate about whether there is an AI infrastructure bubble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose comments have stoked anxiety about AI's potential effects on society, are now arguing that doom-laden warnings were overblown or, in some cases, disingenuous.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Then I stoked the fire in her hearth before returning down the stairs.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson