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stir

[stur] / stɜr /






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The plot and the stirring theme song remind me why I’ve always loved living and working in New York, and how the energy of the big city is my engine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another Politburo member, former regional leader Ma Xingrui, has missed a series of high-level meetings in recent months, stirring speculation over his fate.

From The Wall Street Journal

The wind dies down as the seventh man finishes, and none of his listeners stir.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its poignant conclusion, Julian—or is it Mr. Barnes?—thanks his readers and bids us a stirring farewell.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the middle of the night on Monday, Rachel Bloor stirred in her bed to find a heavy weight curled up on her chest.

From BBC