stirring

Example Sentences

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While some Americans are enjoying the fruits of the stock market bonanza, their consumption is stirring inflation and lower-income consumers are missing out altogether, says Bank of America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It is broadly acknowledged now, across the political spectrum, that girls were terribly let down, in part because the authorities were worried about stirring up community tensions.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I love stirring it into simmering refried beans—or, more often these days, refried lentils—which become a deeply satisfying weekday lunch with little more than a tortilla and a squeeze of lime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

Every time I woke up, I could hear him stirring around in the house.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls