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The stakes to find McDonald’s successor escalated in recent months when Lululemon’s estranged founder and an activist investor began agitating for the company to turn things around faster.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Landlocked Ethiopia, home to around 130 million people and one of Africa’s strongest economies, has been agitating for sea access.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

The dollar rallied, even though Warsh has been agitating for more rate cuts, which tend to undermine the dollar’s value.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2026

Conversations about his goals implicitly involved an assessment of his prospects, which was agitating.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2025

Harry felt the Horcrux beating fast, faster than his own heart: It was an unpleasant, agitating sensation.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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