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Their earlier efforts to insulate themselves from such strikes failed, stoking Arab enmity toward Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The jobs report sharply exceeded forecasts, stoking fears that the Federal Reserve will crank interest rates higher by its December policy meeting.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For Japan, the conflict in the Middle East is stoking concerns around inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Dogra explained this decision was made prior to the Panorama broadcast, as she "didn't want to run the risk of stoking speculation that might lead to jigsaw identification of the women" in the film.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Next to the huts and tents, women prepare food, blowing and stoking the fires, coughing as the smoke finds their faces.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung