stirred
Example Sentences
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Barnes & Noble was turning a page on the chain’s history of declining sales, but recent comments have stirred bad blood for the bookseller.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The case has stirred Utah, a state in the western United States.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He might be a little greyer at the temples, but the prospect of becoming a dual international this summer has nevertheless stirred something in him.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The threat of artificial-intelligence tools has stirred fears about the future of software and what might happen to loans in the sector—but not all software companies are equally endangered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In the same way, some chess players can be emotionally stirred by mentally replaying a brilliant game by a great master.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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