* The rumor mill instigates a lot of unnecessary drama in the office. (This sentence uses instigates to mean "starts or provokes")
* The politician's speech instigated a riot in the streets. (This sentence uses instigates to mean "causes or provokes")
* The detective suspected that the jealous ex-boyfriend instigated the crime. (This sentence uses instigates to mean "urges or encourages")
* The manager's harsh criticism often instigates fear and anxiety among his employees. (This sentence uses instigates to mean "causes or produces")
* The CEO's decision to cut benefits instigated a wave of protests from the workers. (This sentence uses instigates to mean "sets in motion or brings about")
Remember that "instigates" implies a negative action or result.