stoking

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Administration officials and advisers including venture capitalist David Sacks have accused the company of so-called doomerism by warning of AI risks and stoking fear, then continuing to release more powerful models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The jobs report sharply exceeded forecasts, stoking fears that the Federal Reserve will crank interest rates higher by its December policy meeting.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The major disagreements between the two sides remain unresolved and military frictions near the strait are stoking geopolitical risk premiums in markets, Guoxin Futures analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Dogra explained this decision was made prior to the Panorama broadcast, as she "didn't want to run the risk of stoking speculation that might lead to jigsaw identification of the women" in the film.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Hephaestus actually laughed—a booming sound like a huge bellows stoking a fire.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan