Example Sentences

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There, sharing a theatre stage with a dozen other religious representatives, he urged all religions to live in harmony and shun ideological fundamentalism that foments violence.

From Reuters • Sep. 3, 2023

In practice, the movement spreads falsehoods and foments conspiracy theories about evolution.

From Scientific American • May 12, 2023

A few protesters rallied near the square where Meloni spoke, with one of them holding a sign contending the leader foments hate.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2022

More than Twitter, which primarily foments arguments; Instagram, which is polished beyond feeling; or Snapchat, which functions largely in private, TikTok is the social media app best suited to exchange of ideas.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2021

Many newspaper writers, through ignorance, have condemned the existence of a scrap committee at West Point, claiming that it foments fights.

From Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)