stirring up
Example Sentences
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In 2016, workers cut down dozens of oaks trees on land managed by Justin to make room for new grape plantings, stirring up controversy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Strikes continued to pummel targets in Iran on Sunday, at times stirring up the already emotional crowds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
And, for what it’s worth, the new cast seems committed to stirring up chaos within the confines of the restaurant, which was largely an afterthought by the time the old cast finished their run.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
Swimmers are advised to protect their noses by keeping their heads above water, using nose plugs and avoiding stirring up sediment in stagnant or untreated freshwater.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
My first thought was of angels descending, their burning brands flashing, their fierce wings stirring up things.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
