Example Sentences

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The man in the tub is the French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, a journalist and physician who had incited a series of judicial massacres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Their passion incited a change of the film’s ending, and in turn, one of the all-time great professions of love ever captured on film — a change of fate, right at the stroke of midnight.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Verse’s words might have incited the Eagles faithful, but based on fan reaction a week later before their team played the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, Verse earned huge respect.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

In a letter to the BBC, Mr Adler's lawyers say the allegations are false and have been incited by one former client who they are suing.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

The attacks were growing worse, and my refusal to react incited Nealson into coining more absurd phrases.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright