inflamed

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These include when the electrical impulses that regulate heartbeats don't function properly, or when the walls of the heart become inflamed or damaged.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The moves inflamed concerns the network's leadership would undermine independent journalism at the US's longest-running and highest-rated news programme.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While the attack focused on military targets and avoided hitting the energy infrastructure, it further inflamed Gulf concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Even so, the attacks will have inflamed old tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Despite the herbs, Gurgi’s leg was badly inflamed, and he shivered with fever.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander