disturbance
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Proctor, 60, was on patrol with his partner, Jonathan Kawahara, when he responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach in May 2015.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The court had heard the disturbance began after police approached the two brothers following an earlier incident at a coffee shop.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Miles Hoffman, a music commentator for NPR, has described syncopation as “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"Sea mines and other explosive devices can cause acoustic disturbance impacting sea mammals and other animals, and blast damage to natural undersea structures such as reefs," Weir said.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Ethel observed no disturbance in her old playmate’s face when they loaded her mother into the cart.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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