1.   It said the decision stirred a dispute within the committee, with one of its members threatening to resign.

2.   That decision stirred some controversy and caused a small number of members to leave the sprawling suburban church.

3.   The company later agreed to extend the coverage for three years, yet that decision stirred still more anger.

4.   The decisions stirred a backlash from prosecutors involved in the cases because in several instances their views were overruled or barely solicited.

5.   The decision has stirred anxiety and puzzlement at the already troubled Sony studios.

6.   His final decision stirred the pride of many Egyptians.

7.   The decision stirred controversy here after it emerged that the couple had secured a lucrative newspaper deal to publicize her plans to go ahead with all eight births.