stir up
Example Sentences
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Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Downing Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, a lot can happen before the June 2 primary to stir up the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
A son, Tom, lacked his sisters’ ability to stir up scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
I stir up some oatmeal and found oranges and a juicer.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
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