stir things up

Example Sentences

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“I’ve never had the experience of coming into an already established show as the antagonist, someone who comes in to stir things up and create obstacles,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Ahead of the payrolls data, the flash estimate of euro zone inflation in December also has the potential to stir things up.

From Reuters • Jan. 7, 2022

A vital series of ocean currents is about to stir things up.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2021

“I’m here not to stir things up … I’m here as a diplomat,” Udall said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021

And it would be one thing if I had planned to stir things up, but given the circumstances...how on earth did I cause so much trouble?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins