churn up

Example Sentences

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It also pointed to the devastating effects on the ecosystem of having massive machines churn up the soil of old-growth forests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She is simply not interested in the “you always,” “I never” emotional quagmires a gridlocked freeway or rerouting decision can churn up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

A drill called Trident will churn up rocks to reach the surface under the Moon to see if there is evidence of ice.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Gut microbes, however, don't need oxygen to churn up the compound -- that's how humans extract healthy antioxidant benefits from polyphenol-rich substances such as chocolate and red wine.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

It did not take much to churn up old feelings of hatred and mistrust against Cleopatra.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby