inflame

Example Sentences

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Lithuania shut its border with Belarus in October after dozens of balloons loaded with illegal cigarettes entered its airspace, forcing several airports to close and inflaming tensions between the two countries.

From Barron's

Studies show that while loneliness increases inflammation, the state of being chronically inflamed also exacerbates loneliness, creating an unfavorable feedback loop.

From Salon

Authorities are investigating whether he spread fake news about the country’s electoral system or inflamed a mob to invade and vandalize the presidential palace, the Supreme Court and congress after his defeat.

From Washington Post

He would be compelled to choose between authorizing an arrest warrant for Trump and inflaming his base, or attempting in some way to aid his Republican rival, and possibly face legal action as a result.

From Seattle Times

David Reid from Ballymena has Crohn's Disease - a condition where parts of the digestive system become inflamed.

From BBC