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stirred up





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Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on Saturday stirred up a mess of feelings.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

And in 1969, Honduras and El Salvador fought a brief war as sentiments were stirred up by a World Cup qualifying match.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The team linked much of the pollution to cooking emissions from food vendors and dust stirred up by vehicles.

From Science Daily Jul. 4, 2026

The incident has stirred up heated debate about what’s best for their herd.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The one who had stirred up the bone ships, the iron monsters, the hullbeasts, the brand flies.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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