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agitator

[aj-i-tay-ter] / ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tər /


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Cricket Australia's own website said the 27-year-old "got under Australia's skin" and described him as an "Aussie agitator", while South Africa coach Shukri Conrad admitted Breetzke's temperament was a factor in his inclusion.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The agitator never appeared, but the threat left the staff on edge throughout the day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Many larger machines don’t have an agitator in the drum, instead relying on the tumbling action of clothing, detergent and water to clean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

The DHS officials have said that demonstrators were repeatedly warned to leave federal property, and they have described Black as an agitator.

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026

Once an agitator gathered a crowd around him in front of the Y.M.C.A. building.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz


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