stir up
Example Sentences
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In many parts of the ocean, strong storms stir up cooler water from below, which can weaken the storm.
From Science Daily
It has stirred up the fears and insecurities of the influential Hollywood celebrity masses.
Still, with rate cuts expected to continue, the Citi team expects the Fed to run the economy hot next year, which could stir up inflationary pressures later in 2026.
From MarketWatch
This week, the stakes are high as a barrage of delayed economic data, coupled with a marketwide index rebalance, threaten to stir up volatility.
From MarketWatch
The largest single herd of dugongs occurs in the Arabian Gulf, where their constant grazing stirs up sediment and releases nutrients that benefit surrounding marine ecosystems.
From Science Daily
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