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
The phone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was brief, I am told, and was instigated by the White House.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
At 4 Nations last February, the Americans traveled to Montreal, instigated three fights in the first nine seconds in front of a hostile crowd—and emerged victorious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
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
