stir
Example Sentences
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Or maybe the rousing stories of ordinary people rising up against injustice stir something within him, something so deep that it allows him to forget which side of that conflict he’s on.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
"There can be no justification for hijacking this tragedy to stir up violence and disorder," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Proponents note that it requires a great deal of experience and specialized skills, often in managing the intense feelings it can stir, which can overwhelm a patient and the therapist alike.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Keen-eyed fashion historians noticed that the late British singer and actor Jane Birkin caused a stir by wearing an almost identical dress to a Paris gala in 1969 with her then-partner Serge Gainsbourg.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Ain’t long enough for you to hold it and pour in those drops at the same time. I’ll go first; then you can stir when there’s enough liquid in.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
Vocabulary lists containing stir
"Amigo Brothers" and "Lean on Me"
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"A Raisin in the Sun," "My Father is a Simple Man," and "My Mother Pieced Quilts"
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