stoked

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It was the first increase in 10 years, stoked in part by optimism about a new revolution in technology.

From MarketWatch

“While I’m stoked that Illinois has a real shot, I want to avoid any kind of motivated cognition.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices jumped, while equities and government bonds fell across the board as continued hostilities stoked fears of an energy-driven inflation shock that could force central banks to raise interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

A fresh round of attacks on Middle Eastern oil-and-gas facilities also stoked fears that disruption in the energy markets could escalate, fueling global inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices jumped and natural gas prices surged Thursday after the latest round of attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities stoked fears of a full-blown energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal