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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

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

Holland, 30, confirmed his marriage to Zendaya, 29, months after fans stirred up the wedding rumor mill in February.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Already, he has stirred up optimism when he took the country to the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America, while the U.S. was knocked out in the group stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

But this blasted hope stirred up by Antain was spreading through the town, disrupting the sorrow.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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