Example Sentences

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But prosecutors said that Mr. Perry had instigated the episode.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023

When contacted by Fox News on Monday, Hindman confirmed comments she made to KDKA-TV, in which she said McHenry had instigated the dispute.

From Fox News • Nov. 1, 2021

According to the Washington Post, the defense claimed that Goodwin was defending himself against Harris, and that Harris had instigated the fight.

From Slate • May 2, 2018

An article I had written for BBC History several years previously, on why people destroyed cultural heritage, had instigated a real interest in identity politics.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2017

Sachs finally gained entrance to the Oval Office on October 11, a few weeks after the Nazi invasion of Poland had instigated the European war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik