incendiary

Example Sentences

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U.S. incendiary attacks on Tokyo didn’t force Japan’s surrender, which only occurred after the U.S. went beyond conventional airstrikes and dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan five months later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As public outrage against Pretti’s killing has grown in recent days, including from some Republicans, the president has backpedaled on some of his more incendiary rhetoric.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

She also represented those accused of blasphemy -- an incendiary charge in Pakistan -- as well as Afghans who face crackdowns by the authorities.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Sunday night, these moments tended to be sweet, not incendiary, and made one think, “Those picture people really seem quite nice and genuine.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

They were headed for Little Rock to add to the incendiary feelings in our town.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals