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Club members have been reluctant to speak publicly about the dispute, fearing they could either inflame tensions within the membership or complicate the club’s court cases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

But its real goal was obvious: to inflame the far right with this vandalism.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

It’s easy to see how videos could inflame heated debates over managing such animals, in California and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026

They had warned of a diminished ability to respond should major global events inflame threats at home and abroad.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026

Laertes, too, protected me by his presence, for Claudius dared not seize me or abuse me, and thus inflame my brother more.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The mice missing girdin developed severe gut inflammation and an altered microbiome, and many died from sepsis, a dangerous condition caused by an uncontrolled immune response that inflames the entire body and harms vital organs.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025

Over a year ago, Carl was diagnosed with vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder that inflames blood vessels, causing exhaustion and chronic pain.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023

Former president Donald Trump, who inflames passions in both parties, stayed out of the state.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2022

"The last thing they want or need is to drip-feed the poison of blame into the divorce process. Blame inflames bitterness and recrimination."

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2022

This specimen carries her parasol on her left, toward the gate and her fiance, though the sun inflames her right.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

This decision inflamed conflicts that soon led to the Civil War.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Yet it can become inflamed, causing appendicitis – a potentially life-threatening condition.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 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

Smith said he had been diagnosed with an inflamed disk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

His brown eyes were a little inflamed in their pouches.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

City leaders have previously resisted federal deployments, arguing they undermine local control and risk inflaming already tense situations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

In reaction to Erdogan's comments, Somaliland's foreign ministry said that Turkey, which has in recent years become an important geopolitical player in the Horn of Africa, should refrain from inflaming regional tensions.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

The department has been using data to focus efforts on violent offenders, gun crimes and repeat offenders—attacking serious crime without inflaming backlash against police, O’Hara has said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

“It serves no purpose other than inflaming the situation. No one is going to convince the other. The only communication should be the officers issuing commands.”

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2026

“All that...sunlight. It assaults the eye, is what. And it seems to be inflaming the populace.”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill