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incite

[in-sahyt] / ɪnˈsaɪt /


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And in a brief explosive moment of recognition between their characters, Lane and Abbott incite the Winter Garden Theatre audience into a paroxysm of grief.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Researchers estimated that it would incite higher unemployment and create a drag of 1% to 3% on annual gross domestic product growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They incite disputes because we live in a world that rewards arguing with undue power.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

For now, the White House is giving priority to stability, moving to sideline policy decisions that could incite retaliation from China or derail the summit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Quickly, the SCLC’s Executive Director Reverend Andrew Young and Reverend James Bevel met with Malcolm X, urging him not to incite any incidents and cautioning him that his presence could cause violence.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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