stoking

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The technology is pushing the stock market to new highs as demand for memory, graphics and other semiconductors is stoking shortages and soaring valuations for chip makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Purchasing-card use by government employees, including waste and alleged fraud, is stoking taxpayer backlash in cities and towns across the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Really stoking him now, making him slam his candy bar to the ground.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli