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stoke

[stohk] / stoʊk /
VERB
fuel
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That sentence alone is enough to stoke the concerns of investors worried that the tech and artificial intelligence trade has captured markets in a potentially damaging upswing—and lay the groundwork for a summertime pullback.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

That could stoke further selling in Treasury bonds, taking yields firmly higher into the summer months.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

When he stepped inside the ropes on Thursday, McIlroy was finally able to lock in and stoke the competitive fire which has fuelled his outstanding career.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The potatoes I'd been expecting have apparently either been clarified to an essence or were used to stoke the grill.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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