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
Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
Or Mrs. Grasso would ask her to stir the pot of tomato gravy.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
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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