Example Sentences

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Navalny and his associates have instigated numerous investigations into what they say is high-level corruption.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2021

For example, the megadrought seen in the late 800s is thought to have instigated the downfall of the Mayan civilization.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

But it also says the shooter could not have instigated the altercation.

From Fox News • Aug. 24, 2019

Lawyers who defend ADA lawsuits say the Justice Department’s actions to pull the plug on adopting new regulations may have instigated the latest surge in lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2018

But in Portia we have no Lady Macbeth; she did not and could not have instigated her husband to bloody deeds.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred