stirring up
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His father, Salman al-Ouda, a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar, has been detained in prison since 2017 on charges including "stirring up unrest".
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
As Montag’s troublemaker boyfriend, Pratt quickly became a master at stirring up drama, frequently at the expense of Conrad, Montag’s friend and roommate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 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
Then, it bounded away into the bushes, stirring up the dead leaves.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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