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stoke

[stohk] / stoʊk /
VERB
fuel
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Musk "has a responsibility, everyone in public and civil life has a responsibility to call for calm and not to stoke grievance or hatred... that puts vulnerable people and our communities at risk," Turley said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Responding, Sir Keir accused Farage of disregarding pleas from Nowak's family that his death should not be used to stoke division in society.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

To stoke growth amid the spin of its diabetes business, the company has focused on smaller, targeted deals.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

When those visuals stoke outrage or invoke a deep-seated bias, onlookers are even more likely to engage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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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