inflame

Example Sentences

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Lithuania shut its border with Belarus in October after dozens of balloons loaded with illegal cigarettes entered its airspace, forcing several airports to close and inflaming tensions between the two countries.

From Barron's

Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray warned that failing to reform the asylum system would "inflame far-right sentiment".

From BBC

"At the same time, we urge all Lebanese actors and especially Hezbollah to refrain from any measures or responses that could further inflame the situation," he added.

From Barron's

The reporters acknowledge that tensions over illegal immigration are high in the UK and say they have both been worried that the investigation could inflame hostilities.

From BBC

They worry that such coverage of illegal activities within the Kurdish community could inflame hostilities.

From BBC