instigate

Example Sentences

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After the England loss, former Wales captain Gwyn Jones said Welsh rugby bosses should not waste a crisis and must instigate immediate major change.

From BBC

The inquiry report said there was "general agreement" that Creative Scotland had provided "significant support" to the culture sector since it was instigated by the government in 2010.

From BBC

His statements could have "inadvertently instigated or emboldened opportunistic armed groups that are seeking to exploit international narratives by attacking soft targets", Obasi said.

From Barron's

He spread lies that the FBI had instigated the riot and pushed the bogus Ray Epps conspiracy theory.

From Salon

The first episode ends with DeWitt Gilmore recounting his claim that Combs instigated a car chase in 1996 that ended with a member of his entourage shooting at him and a friend.

From Salon