instigation
Example Sentences
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On Monday, counterterrorism police said the same man was rearrested on suspicion of “commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism” after new evidence had come to light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The regional police force initially leading the investigation, Devon and Cornwall Police, said Monday that a suspect arrested earlier had been "re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Public figures are often treated as targets for instigation in pursuit of headlines or financial gain,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
But last night the New York Times reported yet another chat, this one at Hegseth's instigation, and it's even worse than the other one.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2025
Winnie had been invited to open the annual conference of the Transvaal Indian Youth Congress, and at my instigation she repudiated these rumors in no uncertain terms.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
