agitating
Example Sentences
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Wilson has been agitating for a board overhaul, and The Wall Street Journal has reported that Elliott was looking to help the retailer find a new leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
A pair of activist shareholders are agitating for big changes at travel companies just as spring and summer travel season is about to start.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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
Chile, you need to quit your agitating ’fore you ends up shackled too.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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