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stir

[stur] / stɜr /






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The BOJ official caused a stir in global markets by suggesting that the central bank could raise interest rates again as soon as later this month.

From MarketWatch

But some warm words for Franco, who picked Juan Carlos as his successor as head of state, caused a stir as Spain commemorated 50 years since the end of his brutal regime.

From Barron's

To understand how a little-known operator in China could stir such controversy, it helps to know how IP addresses work and something about their history.

From The Wall Street Journal

After defeat by Australia in the first Test, the tourists must stir themselves for a trip to the Gabba, a ground where England have not won since 1986.

From BBC

Many companies take an “add diversity and stir” approach—assemble a varied team and wait for magic.

From The Wall Street Journal