agitator
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The agitator never appeared, but the threat left the staff on edge throughout the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
In a statement on X, Omar said: "I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don't let bullies win."
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
“To ensure the safety of the officers, the agitator and the public, the agitator was removed from his vehicle and detained,” said spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Dan Timmer, who drove down that morning from Iowa City, where he was visiting family, joked he was coming in from the big city to be an agitator.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025
Ross was typical of the effective, street agitator.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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