stirring

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Bill Pulte, part of a powerful home-building dynasty and a private equity financier, has no known background in intelligence, and his selection to temporarily fill the position is stirring controversy among lawmakers and others.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some berries burst and the sauce becomes glossy but still loose.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

This summer, nearly a century after Coolidge’s stirring words, marks a good moment to affirm once again those principles on which the U.S. is founded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As Montag’s troublemaker boyfriend, Pratt quickly became a master at stirring up drama, frequently at the expense of Conrad, Montag’s friend and roommate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Then, just at the stroke of noon, probably, there came a stirring and the occasional cheep.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck