as in to stir (up)
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But the bigger picture here is that media, entertainment and tech companies are facing a pivotal moment in the second Trump era, and many are choosing to try to placate the new administration rather than provoke more ire.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
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The new policies have created fears in the immigrant communities across the U.S., and provoked criticism from regional leaders who have long criticized the U.S. for sending back migrants, especially those accused of committing crimes in the U.S.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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The city’s Museum Square turns into a giant tulip garden where everybody—including tourists—is free to pick a bouquet.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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This has left a shallow pool of talent to pick from — not every club is willing to accept such terms — and the lack of finance has contributed to them missing out on top targets.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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An August 2024 report released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused NED of promoting coups, rigging elections, promoting false information, and otherwise inciting division globally.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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This proposal, which amounts to a call for ethnic cleansing, would strip the Palestinians of even more land and undoubtedly incite a violent response from Hamas.—
Mike Quigley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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