agitating
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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
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 Tkachuk brothers are notorious for agitating opponents and are considered standout players with Hall-of-Fame trajectories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 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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