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inflame

[in-fleym] / ɪnˈfleɪm /


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They had warned of a diminished ability to respond should major global events inflame threats at home and abroad.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

So even small disputes can inflame old divisions or trigger new ones.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

They can inflame internal and external tensions and foment uncertainty.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“But questions of this sort inflame the public mind. . . .”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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