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A young, scrappy and hungry immigrant will foment revolution in “Hamilton.”

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2021

Hopefully this tidal wave of revelations will foment lasting change in the industry and in prospective entertainers' attitudes.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2017

“But it was the founding mothers who said, ‘Do not forget the ladies, or we will foment our own revolution.’ ”

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2016

No. In fact, he acknowledges it will foment several sorts of war: You might say we’ve always been at war with Westasia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 6, 2015

There will always be barbarians and cheats who will foment intolerance; but they will not avow it—and that is something gained.

From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)