inflammatory

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For inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and psoriasis, intensity appeared to be the key factor in lowering risk.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The author argues that Bovino’s inflammatory rhetoric and theatrical enforcement style backfired, with his unsubstantiated claim that slain ICU nurse Alex Pretti wanted to “massacre law enforcement” particularly damaging public perception of immigration enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Petrol retailers have strongly denied price-gouging, and earlier this month criticised the government for using "inflammatory language".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

And the agency says it has shown promise in detecting scent signatures linked to stomach ulcers, and infectious and inflammatory diseases, among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Anthony was right: Stanton’s inflammatory text angered the membership of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling