riles

Example Sentences

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In this case, the bait caused a stir in the sharks, similar to how catnip riles up felines.

From Scientific American • Jul. 26, 2023

Both parties also favor reform of some aspects of the monarchy, a position that riles the conservative royalist establishment that regards the institution as sacrosanct.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2023

In passing the verdict the court was guided by "not only the prescribed norms and riles, but the main, inviolable principle of justice".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2022

A terrifically written scene at a bar where Mona riles up patrons to belt out “O Canada” with drunken patriotism stands as both hilarious and telling of the identity limbo the twins inhabit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2022

The resentment of new money riles Liz Petkevich, whose husband, J. Misha Petkevich, an investment banker and former Olympic figure skater, helped found the new yacht club.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times