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At times, the novels stir up memories from the women’s lives, prompting poignant, often vulnerable discussions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

And as the tribunes who stir up the populace’s antipathy toward Coriolanus, William DeMeritt and Zuzanna Szadkowski are bland, seemingly unwilling to decide whether their characters are nefarious or just mildly meddlesome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

In many parts of the ocean, strong storms stir up cooler water from below, which can weaken the storm.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

This week, the stakes are high as a barrage of delayed economic data, coupled with a marketwide index rebalance, threaten to stir up volatility.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 14, 2025

“Everyone knows Hesterfowl loves to stir up chaos. It’s probably nothing, really.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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