stir things up
Example Sentences
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A keen observer, Larys not only places himself where hot gossip might be served, but he’s willing to stir things up to get a reaction.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022
“We’re on track to make the best progress we have in a year and so just to stir things up on his way to Wyoming seems unfortunate.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022
“I’ve never had the experience of coming into an already established show as the antagonist, someone who comes in to stir things up and create obstacles,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2022
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
Maybe, he thought, this was just one soldier, ignorant or cruel, wanting to stir things up.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
