Example Sentences

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At worst, it will instigate a whole new set of problems that Washington and its partners will be forced to contend with.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

The authors hope their work will instigate more concerted research on tipping points.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 7, 2022

The ordinance probably will instigate a lawsuit, some law experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2018

Am sure it will instigate viewers to travel to some Italian locales for sites of a great many works of his.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

Now you know all my mind, and you may be sure of this, that I will instigate your sister to no disobedience.”

From The Claverings by Trollope, Anthony