is inflaming
- present progressive of inflame (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“Fear-mongering by these influencers is inflaming the tension.”
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2024
“People have started to drive through less frequently because the television is inflaming the situation,” said Viktor Beznoshenko, who runs a small travel insurance office.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2022
I think we have to be really nuanced and responsible with each other about what is really important information for people to have to keep themselves safe and what is inflaming panic.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2020
The controversy is inflaming an already sensitive situation for the U.S. military in Okinawa.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2019
When asked, some Chinese said they worried that Trump is inflaming tensions with North Korea, a longtime ally.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2017
