stir
Example Sentences
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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
Downing Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Not only has the Netflix roast caused a stir among viewers, but the comedians who participated also have been trading slights in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
They stir until it seems all the wood, coals, and twigs are wet.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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