Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Such words are why Pietersen and Brook have stirred opinion among England fans more than any other batters in the modern era.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Flock’s license plate-reading cameras have stirred controversy across the state, with many raising privacy concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Other open models from China, such as Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen family, have impressed as well, although the models from China have stirred security and governance concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Plans to close Cirebon-1 have stirred up mixed emotions, especially for those employed at the facility.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Hugo heaved a long sigh that could have stirred the posters of Matty up on the wall.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
