Example Sentences
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The incident, which Beijing said was instigated by Philippine personnel, sparked a round of condemnation from Manila's allies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Beijing said the Philippines instigated the incident by sending men in small rubber boats to approach their vessel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
In some quarters this has instigated an unrealistic disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Robertson said there was no dispute Patel's actions had seriously departed from professional standards but submitted the relationship was instigated by Patient A and "largely driven by her through the ongoing threats and blackmail".
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
I’d supported, even instigated, the college talk, but I’d underestimated just how problematic getting him into college would be.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
