stir up
Example Sentences
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Police said a 56-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting material which is intended to stir up hatred.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
At times, the novels stir up memories from the women’s lives, prompting poignant, often vulnerable discussions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
A son, Tom, lacked his sisters’ ability to stir up scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The younger children are restless, and the older boys stir up trouble in small ways, wherever they can find it.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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