stir things up

Example Sentences

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Those traits tend to stir things up inside both the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Ahead of the payrolls data, the flash estimate of euro zone inflation in December also has the potential to stir things up.

From Reuters • Jan. 7, 2022

A vital series of ocean currents is about to stir things up.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2021

“I’m here not to stir things up … I’m here as a diplomat,” Udall said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021

Kevin’s job was to get things started: intro the victim, ask a few opening questions, stir things up if the jury was slow.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli