instigation
Example Sentences
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“I think you guys came here for an argument or an instigation, because you guys rolled up pretty hot,” Davis said while handcuffed in the back seat.
From Washington Post
It was a handwritten note for a purpose connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.
From BBC
Mr Hinds said this involved the instigation of mandatory training to improve risk assessments and the implementation of new processes to guarantee the swift recall of offenders.
From BBC
The man was arrested early on Friday on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism contrary to Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
From BBC
Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes announced Mr Bolsonaro would be included in the probe into what the office of the prosecutor general said was the "instigation and intellectual authorship" of the rioting.
From BBC
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