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
This latest war of words adds to the pair's tumultuous feud, with Trump in 2019 calling the mayor "a stone-cold loser" and Sir Sadiq accusing him of stirring up far-right politics.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
Axel throws back open the front door in time to see Dr. Martin’s truck stirring up dust when it pulls behind Frank’s in the driveway.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
