stir up
Example Sentences
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Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Downing Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Fox’s fear of losing games created a highly unusual situation where Murdoch was seeking to stir up trouble for a partner it pays billions, fraying a relationship that has lasted for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Still, a lot can happen before the June 2 primary to stir up the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
I would stir up my fire and think about how much food it must take to keep one little bird alive in that fierce cold.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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