stirred
Example Sentences
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That same year, Russia's Manizha performed a song about the pressures faced by women and women's emancipation, which stirred controversy in her home country.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
He might be a little greyer at the temples, but the prospect of becoming a dual international this summer has nevertheless stirred something in him.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The decision to let passengers disperse around the globe has stirred anxiety beyond the Canary Islands, but infectious-disease doctors told The Wall Street Journal 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
“From the time humankind achieved time travel,” a voice boomed out, just like in a movie preview, “people have been stirred with compassion for the sufferings of the past.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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