stoke
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When he stepped inside the ropes on Thursday, McIlroy was finally able to lock in and stoke the competitive fire which has fuelled his outstanding career.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The European Central Bank’s Christine Lagarde has urged governments to avoid blanket policies that could strain finances and stoke demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
“Ongoing tensions continue to support higher prices, stoke inflation concerns, and reinforce expectations that policymakers may delay easing, or even tighten, monetary policy.”
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The Fed is about to lower banks’ capital requirements, which will stoke lending and dealmaking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Literally hundreds of aphids are consumed by a single ladybug to stoke the little fires of energy which she requires to produce even a single batch of eggs.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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