stoke

Example Sentences

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TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda joined a growing chorus of officials pledging to monitor the yen closely, as the Middle East conflict continues to pressure the currency and stoke inflation concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The European Central Bank’s Christine Lagarde has urged governments to avoid blanket policies that could strain finances and stoke demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Ongoing tensions continue to support higher prices, stoke inflation concerns, and reinforce expectations that policymakers may delay easing, or even tighten, monetary policy.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Opponents argue it will reduce transparency, stoke market volatility, and increase the cost of capital as investors demand higher returns to compensate for the reduction in updates.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“I’ll stoke up the woodstove while we wait. It’s chilly.”

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George