stir
Example Sentences
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Not only has the Netflix roast caused a stir among viewers, but the comedians who participated also have been trading slights in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Each entrée contained approximately 3.0-3.5 ounces of meat and was served in foods such as fajitas, burgers, stew, burritos, and stir fry.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Crush the corn chips lightly with your hands and stir them into the pot.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Vince, 64, says that every technological innovation initially causes a stir and sparks curiosity among audiences.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
“He isn’t resting now. That’s exactly why you should drop the search and go quietly. You’ll only stir up more trouble. And there’s enough of that already.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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Vocabulary lists containing stir
"Amigo Brothers" and "Lean on Me"
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"A Raisin in the Sun," "My Father is a Simple Man," and "My Mother Pieced Quilts"
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