Example Sentences

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Agitating the solution allows it to penetrate the space beneath and through the bird’s feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Agitating for the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and announcing solidarity with non-radicalized Chechens were simultaneous causes.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2013

Agitating Devils forward David Clarkson spent most of the night in the penalty box, serving 19 minutes - including a misconduct and a fighting major.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2012

Agitating some parochial types is the "Americanization" of Britain.

From Time Magazine Archive

Agitating such matters as these, Cally Heth got into bed and pulled up the covers.

From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor