stoking

Example Sentences

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Their earlier efforts to insulate themselves from such strikes failed, stoking Arab enmity toward Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For Japan, the conflict in the Middle East is stoking concerns around inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

“Europe and parts of Asia are vulnerable to Middle East supply disruptions, stoking inflation and weighing on growth,” said Wei Li, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

They could hear their mother stoking the fire in the room below, which made them whisper for fear that she could hear.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White