stirring

Example Sentences

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And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

San Antonio’s sensational big man is sending a stirring playoff message.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

TM Krishna, prominent Indian vocalist, author and social activist, says: "Elections are about stirring imagination. This is not a verdict against Dravidian politics. It is something else. Vijay offers a new imagination."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In a stirring speech earlier this year, he urged middle powers to join forces in the face of a new global reality defined by great power competition and a "fading" rules‑based order.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In his head, Fred heard stirring music even more heroic than the TV show’s opening theme.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein