be disturbing
Example Sentences
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“That disregard for the humanity and human rights of people who live in the Navajo Nation — it should be disturbing to every American that these conditions persist,” Whiteman Runs Him says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2024
The environmental groups also said they believe aerial gunning could be disturbing or dangerous to outdoor recreators and could prove detrimental to endangered species like grizzly bears, wolverines and Canada lynx.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023
The church's Kirk Session said members were "empathetic" and recognised it could be disturbing for some people.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023
In his dismissal, Jeremy W. Inabinet, an associate dean of students, acknowledged that becoming a target of online criticism could be disturbing.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023
“I didn’t mean to startle you like that. I just wanted to make sure someone was up so I wouldn’t be disturbing the household by knocking.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
