agitate

Example Sentences

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"Dashcam footage from Doyle's vehicle shows that as he approached Dale Street and Water Street, he became increasingly agitated by the crowds," she said.

From BBC

"That's when all the problems started. People were getting agitated, horses were getting worked up and a bit hyper," Thomson said.

From BBC

Though their movement brought a kind of chaos, it also aroused sleeping insects and agitated seeds to encourage germination.

From Washington Post

Beckham’s career can be divided into sagas, and the latest began when he agitated for his departure from the Cleveland Browns midway through the 2021 season.

From Washington Post

China and other emerging powers began agitating several years ago for a greater say in the operations of the IMF and its sister institution.

From Washington Post