inflamed
Example Sentences
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The vitriol has returned with greater intensity this year, inflamed again by social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
This decision inflamed conflicts that soon led to the Civil War.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
The buildup to the match was inflamed by FIFA’s surprising decision on Sunday to reinstate American striker Folarin Balogun, who was originally suspended after receiving a red card in the previous game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The infected person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness — a condition that results in the brain and surrounding tissues becoming inflamed, possibly leading to permanent brain damage and even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Her face was blotched and inflamed by the flying ice, her eyes almost swollen shut.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
