stir
Example Sentences
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The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.
From Los Angeles Times
“This far out,” Buzz said, “the ash was fluffy, and every step stirred it up. So we wouldn’t breathe in so much, we walked a hundred feet apart—I leading, the kids, then Dan.”
From Literature
The prospect of a renewed U.S. and Iranian confrontation has stirred concerns among some Persian Gulf states.
These two roles couldn’t be more different, but Seyfried’s ability to bring each one a uniquely stirring depth can’t be discounted.
From Salon
But seeing the show, in which two athletes enter a loving relationship, stirred repressed feelings.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
