stoking

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Dogra explained this decision was made prior to the Panorama broadcast, as she "didn't want to run the risk of stoking speculation that might lead to jigsaw identification of the women" in the film.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But the proposed merger would saddle the combined company with $79 billion in debt, stoking fears that Paramount would need to make steep cost cuts to balance such a large debt load.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

That’s stoking domestic gasoline prices, which hit a 2022 high of $4.30 a gallon this week, according to the AAA.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Yet, the same forces are pushing oil prices higher, stoking inflation and reinforcing expectations of elevated interest rates—traditionally a headwind for non-interest-bearing assets like gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The gaslight burned harsh on Frankie’s face, stoking a fire in his tawny eyes and carving his features into cruel angles.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros