as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution
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Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
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Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Money raised supports non-profit women's wellness programs and education to promote breast cancer awareness.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Internal records obtained by the Republic show that school officials failed to act immediately, despite parents repeatedly raising concerns.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Whip (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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