stoke

Example Sentences

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U.S. stocks took another hammering tied to renewed tensions in the Gulf region, questions over the fate of the artificial intelligence trade, and faster inflation metrics that could stoke Federal Reserve rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Badenoch have called for politicians not to stoke division following the outcry about the teenager's murder, and subsequent protests on the streets of Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They read midlife modesty, not stoke; they’re lacking in the joyous, playful audacity that Kasparian and her team infused into their groundbreaking designs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Several evenings later, just before darkness completely obscured the path, Amari, exhausted from the labors of the day, hurried to finish gathering kindling to stoke Teenie’s fire during the night.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper