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stoke

[stohk] / stoʊk /
VERB
fuel
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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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