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Internally, he began agitating to offer a more fair deal to the firm’s investors amid all the losses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 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

Buck Turgidson, one of the film’s most memorable characters, while agitating the president in the war room for a first strike against the Soviet Union.

From Salon Mar. 10, 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

After agitating for so long for the race, he said no to Swope’s proposal.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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