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A major work stoppage that has agitated the nation’s largest not-for-profit medical provider for nearly a month is set to end following productive negotiations, labor leaders said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Catholic bishops led by Anthony Muheria on Wednesday issued a statement reiterating that “no further blood should be shed” and urged the president to repeal the newly passed Finance Act that has agitated Kenyans.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Deebo Samuel has agitated for a trade from San Francisco, although the 49ers insist they will not deal him.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2022

They talk about the finances, a subject that has agitated Vincent for so long.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman