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Adjective
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So, could this be the goal of this provocative collaboration?—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026 -
Both men were hospitalized after the shooting; community members describe Eatherly as someone whose provocative actions have intensified tensions and dangerous confrontations.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Benitez was prone to making what were perceived as inflammatory comments about Chelsea in press conferences during his spell on Merseyside — remarks he was not allowed to forget when he was appointed at Stamford Bridge.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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At the same time, hormones help regulate inflammatory signaling in the body.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Pro-democracy advocate Lai, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted in December for collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious materials.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Six members of the Oath Keepers, including Rhodes, were convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy following the attack.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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“Agitational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitational. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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