instigated
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At 4 Nations last February, the Americans traveled to Montreal, instigated three fights in the first nine seconds in front of a hostile crowd—and emerged victorious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
“The HCC has instigated a battle with the Kalogeras Sisters fan base, who retaliated in kind and defended themselves against the hate-filled comments and threats directed against them,” according to documents obtained by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
He has instigated protesters to continue to speak out and occupy government buildings.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
His statements could have "inadvertently instigated or emboldened opportunistic armed groups that are seeking to exploit international narratives by attacking soft targets", Obasi said.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
Sachs finally gained entrance to the Oval Office on October 11, a few weeks after the Nazi invasion of Poland had instigated the European war.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
