stir things up
Example Sentences
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Espinal, a self-described “Dominican Cinderella,” entered the villa as a “bombshell,” a cast addition meant to stir things up for the original couples.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025
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
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
Maybe, he thought, this was just one soldier, ignorant or cruel, wanting to stir things up.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
