instigate

Example Sentences

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"We are against all scenarios that aim to instigate a civil war in Iran, that target ethnic or religious fault lines," Fidan told journalists in Istanbul.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Meo co-owner Tannis Ling, who spent many weekends in Chinatown with her family as a child, has helped instigate Chinatown’s resurgence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Please instigate a “no call zone” that covers the Dodger bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

"Racism is a systemic, cultural, societal issues that we all need to be involved in order to instigate change and empower change."

From BBC • May 19, 2025

Did workers, too, ever instigate violence in pursuit of their cause?

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell