Example Sentences

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He made claims that somehow they were inciting violence, which, clearly they were not.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2023

Police said the women, who were filmed standing outside a police station in masks, were inciting violence against their institution.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2020

He warned the Security Council that armed groups were inciting Christians and Muslims against each other.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2013

Some feared the soapboxers were inciting treason, while others found them a bit preachy and annoying.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2012

During that campaign he was always to the fore in every crisis and showed particular skill in rooting out men who were inciting the Indians to revolt.

From Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police by MacBeth, R. G. (Roderick George)