be disturbed

Example Sentences

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She thinks earlier showtimes, daytime screenings and arthouse cinemas are the least likely to be disturbed, although she adds: "I understand that not everybody has this privilege."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In Hao’s acceptance speech, read by presenter Jia-Rui Cook in her absence, the author said she “can’t help but be disturbed by how the themes of this book have grown more relevant by the day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"We should be disturbed by any party using AI to manipulate photographs and presenting them as fact, which appears to be the case here," one user wrote.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“Acts can’t have consequences now, you know, because consequences can be painful and people will be disturbed by them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Smith issued orders that the horse never be disturbed while sleeping, for any reason.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand