Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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While some Americans are enjoying the fruits of the stock market bonanza, their consumption is stirring inflation and lower-income consumers are missing out altogether, says Bank of America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Despite its repetitive chorus, the melody is stirring and reminiscent of “New Year’s Day,” a fan favorite from “Reputation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
The song that resulted in this frantic, logistically improbable session is stirring but callow, with a gospel-style chord progression that gives false weight to the platitudinous lyrics.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
Our sleepy neighborhood is stirring, waking up, and this time I stay on the porch with Sherlock and enjoy it.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
