stir things up
Example Sentences
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Journalists love to stir things up like that.
From Salon ● May 20, 2024
A keen observer, Larys not only places himself where hot gossip might be served, but he’s willing to stir things up to get a reaction.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2022
“We’re on track to make the best progress we have in a year and so just to stir things up on his way to Wyoming seems unfortunate.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2022
“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
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
