stir up
Example Sentences
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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
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
“Your father sent you down here to play checkers and read a book. Not to stir up stuff.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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