stirred

Example Sentences

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The decision to let passengers disperse around the globe has stirred anxiety beyond the Canary Islands, but infectious-disease doctors told WSJ that any fears of a Covid-like situation were misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Widely known as the "ISIS brides", the case has stirred strong feelings in Australia.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

So, I reached for what I had instead: a handful of tortilla chips, crushed between my fingers and stirred into the softened vegetables until they melted, then blitzed smooth.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland shares the first-round lead with American Sam Burns after carding a five-under par 67, ensuring anybody who was sleeping on his chances has been stirred.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He leaned against it with his ankles crossed and she stood beside him, her skirt and hair fluttering from a breeze that stirred up bits of litter in the alley.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu