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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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He’s referring to the flu-like inflammatory response that some people experience after vaccination.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Another speaker noted the inflammatory language used in the report seemed to justify the aggressive tactics by describing protesters as operating in “cells,” likening them to Al-Qaeda.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

At the same time, they appear to be replaced by cells with stronger inflammatory signals and other traits similar to immune cells that originate in peripheral blood.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Many medications can also lower levels, including opioids, anabolic steroids and glucosteroids, used to treat many inflammatory conditions, as well as treatments such as chemotherapy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I asked several courts to stay Herbert's execution because of his ineffective lawyer, racial bias during the trial, the inflammatory comments made by the prosecutor, and the lack of mitigation evidence presented.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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