stir
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There were data released this week that, in previous years, tended to stir financial markets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
What we saw: In the first episode of the first season, Meghan makes a “family favorite” pasta dish for her makeup artist friend Daniel Martin, which created a huge stir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 52-metre long rocket has caused a stir among locals, with some "sneaking out" of work for a glimpse, and others preparing their boats for a closer look at the debris.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
He believes Homer's origins should not stir up rivalry between Turkey and Greece.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
He didn’t stir, but one of his brothers did.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
The internet stirs, French’s ragebait gets a moment and suddenly I’m pecking laptop keys about a race…for the Texas Railroad Commission?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Crude oil and energy is ‘the straw that stirs the drink’ of the current global macro risk regime,” said Charlie McElligott, cross-asset macro strategist at Nomura Securities International.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
There, it stirs the surrounding hot gas, which gives off X-rays.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Yes, “Spa Weekend” is a plate of reheated “Wedding Crashers” nachos, because no one stirs up cheerful chaos like the spirited Fisher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Baba asks from the stove, where he stirs the spicy meat that’s sizzling in a pan.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
Bitcoin stirred to life last week as a bond rout revived talk of the debasement trade.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
‘Reading Rainbow’s’ joyful host Mychal Threets stirred concern among fans on social media after posting ‘I am not okay’ and his plans to seek treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Use it anywhere a little concentrated summer would be welcome: shaken into cocktails or mocktails, stirred into iced matcha or sparkling water, drizzled over gelato or spooned onto yogurt.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
These generational superstars have long stirred heated debate, from curious kids with jumpers for goalposts to social media cultists armed with memes and virtual binders of blistering stats.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
A slight breeze stirred the leaves on the trees.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
Already the company's claim is stirring some controversy.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The trouble with stirring up controversy, he admitted, is that it comes crashing down on your head if you underperform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Between Panic and Paradise,” Eileen Cowin’s penetrating retrospective at LACMA, begins in the present, with large, recent color photographs and her newest work, a stirring video.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Cook the carrots: Cook the carrot, butter, brown sugar, zest and salt over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and jammy.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Every time I woke up, I could hear him stirring around in the house.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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