stir up trouble
Example Sentences
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Fox’s fear of losing games created a highly unusual situation where Murdoch was seeking to stir up trouble for a partner it pays billions, fraying a relationship that has lasted for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Her friend Harris, who had a “crush” on Lanez, tried to stir up trouble between the women by telling Megan she needed to stop lying to her friend.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022
“It is hard to do well when everybody despises you,” he said on the condition of anonymity because he goes to town a couple of times a week and doesn’t want to stir up trouble.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2021
Although there’s no official war in “1984,” Jenkins et al. need to stir up trouble, an obligation that results in scenes that feel like busywork.
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2020
“But don’t tell your mother. She’ll stir up trouble again.”
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
