An incendiary agent. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
An incendiary fire. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
When certain incendiary stories break in the news, I have found that it is almost always better to step back, let a little of the dust settle, and then weigh in. From Wordnik.com. [Miss Ashley and Her Chifferobe...Busted.] Reference
Beck cannot claim that he was the voice of reason for these extremist shitheads, long after he engaged in incendiary rhetoric which incited them in the first place. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Stupak receives death threats after voting for health reform.] Reference
Gray calls incendiary package sender "cowardly, dastardly" D.C. From Wordnik.com. [DeMorning DeBonis: Jan. 10, 2011] Reference
If the incendiary were a timagua, he was executed, and his goods were seized to repair the damage. From Wordnik.com. [The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 16 of 55 1609 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century] Reference
Not so – it seems that war pigs, also known as incendiary pigs, may have been used as a counter to war elephants. From Wordnik.com. [Elephants] Reference
incendiary -- we rule -- we rule fire accidental, undetermined or incendiary, which is also -- you know, it ` s an arson. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 12, 2007] Reference
The filler for both is a combination of explosive and incendiary, which is more effective than explosive alone, but hardly safe. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Top Stories] Reference
Investigators believe Dye broke four windows on the east side of city building and then hurled several so-called incendiary devices inside, 10TV News reported. From Wordnik.com. [Newsnet 14] Reference
"incendiary" - are spilling across the small town's borders, igniting a national debate on cable television's 24-hour talkfest. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
The question is, who is the judge of what is considered "incendiary". From Wordnik.com. [Obama Offers Most Extensive Response Yet To Questions About Rev. Wright] Reference
He buys the makings of some kind of incendiary device from the chemist. From Wordnik.com. [The WritingYA Weblog: TBR3: A Tale of Two Cities] Reference
In looking over the writing, several "incendiary" copies caught our eyes. From Wordnik.com. [The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus] Reference
The governor of Alaska should know a lot better than to use that kind of incendiary rhetoric. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 12, 2008] Reference
Please provide the proof that anything — let alone anything "incendiary" — was "released.". From Wordnik.com. [Obama Camp Hits Hillary Over Drudge Story] Reference
His sermons were "incendiary," and they "denigrate both the greatness and the goodness of our nation.". From Wordnik.com. [A Thinking Man's Speech] Reference
How quickly Michael Steele caved in after saying that Rush Limbaugh's show was "incendiary" and "ugly.". From Wordnik.com. [Arianna Huffington: 2009: The Things I Want to Forget (Part Two)] Reference
But from what we gather, he had some kind of incendiary or explosive device somehow strapped around his leg. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 26, 2009] Reference
Now, if a majority of Rev. Wright's sermons contained the kind of incendiary language you cite, I'd understand your beef. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton: My Dad Taught Me How To Shoot] Reference
The other is a flaming, unadulterated rumor mill containing the kind of incendiary hearsay that I prayed would not be true. From Wordnik.com. [4/3/03 Chapel Hill, NC Well,] Reference
On Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered an "incendiary" speech that was incoherent, meandering, and endless. From Wordnik.com. [Ahmadinejad At The UN: In A Minute (VIDEO)] Reference
RNC Chairman Michael Steele defiantly insisted that "I'm the de facto leader," and called the radio talker "incendiary" and "ugly.". From Wordnik.com. [Jackson Williams: A Simple Question For Republicans: Is Rush Limbaugh Correct Or Delusional?] Reference
Do you believe that Ms. Coulter makes "incendiary" remarks to the press for the purpose of promoting herself and in this case, her book?. From Wordnik.com. [Chris Nelson: Horowitz Defends Coulter's Jewish Remark: It's All Donnie Deutsch's Fault] Reference
Mr. Kilmer's quotes were "incendiary" and, dated as they may be, created a "clear and present danger threatening public safety," he said. From Wordnik.com. [New Mexico v. Val Kilmer: Payback Time] Reference
But the Republicans in the Senate, to their credit, and Republicans in general, have not made that kind of incendiary comment regarding this judge. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 31, 2009] Reference
But like similar reports by The New York Times and the Associated Press, neither CNN nor MSNBC noted Donohue's own history of "incendiary" and "inflammatory" commentary. From Wordnik.com. [Edwards Campaign Bloggers are Attacked By Right-- Edwards Holds Strong] Reference
The same kind of incendiary rhetoric that Dutch journalists used against Fortuyn can now be seen in American left-wing coverage of any nonsocialist European party or politician. From Wordnik.com. [Heirs to Fortuyn?] Reference
Her observations this year are incendiary (and by "incendiary" I mean "insanely trivial"). From Wordnik.com. [Scary Go Round] Reference
If this is the most "incendiary" thing this guy said - then he's the victim of selective censorship. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
It was what is called an "incendiary" appeal -- it was written by a man into whose soul the iron had entered. From Wordnik.com. [The Jungle] Reference
In a CNN interview, he called Limbaugh's approach "incendiary" and "ugly" and dubbed him simply an entertainer. From Wordnik.com. [ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE'] Reference
Steele called Limbaugh's challenges to the GOP at the Conservative Political Action Conference "incendiary" and "ugly.". From Wordnik.com. [Newsmax - Inside Cover] Reference
Fire investigators determined that someone used "incendiary" materials to set the fire, according to a report from the fire department. From Wordnik.com. [News & Observer: Home Page] Reference
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