stoking

Example Sentences

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For Japan, the conflict in the Middle East is stoking concerns around inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

But the proposed merger would saddle the combined company with $79 billion in debt, stoking fears that Paramount would be forced to make steep cost cuts to juggle such a large debt load.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

That’s had big implications for global crude prices, which have risen some 17% over the past month—pushing Treasury bond yields higher and stoking renewed concerns about inflation and general malaise in the world’s biggest economy.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Really stoking him now, making him slam his candy bar to the ground.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli