inflame
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They had warned of a diminished ability to respond should major global events inflame threats at home and abroad.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
They can inflame internal and external tensions and foment uncertainty.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
This can come from secondary infections like bronchitis, which inflame the airways, or the extra build-up of phlegm in your nose and sinuses.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
But Hickock’s attorney objected: “The sole reason the pictures are being introduced is to prejudice and inflame the minds of the jurors.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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