commotion

The cause of the commotion stands frozen and alert at the end of a hollowing log.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The native Ohioan said she had so far only seen "a lot of forklifts unloading trucks. If I am online and I see...a commotion and a fanfare, I will probably come back."

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

All this commotion has sent Intel’s stock up more than 550% in the past year, pushing its market valuation to over $700 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Upon hearing a commotion outside, McGlockton left the store to see 47-year-old Michael Drejka arguing heatedly with Jacobs.

From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026

The ship rocked to port with a massive commotion, like telephone poles snapping in half.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.

From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2026

At the convenience store, a manager told investigators that the suspect “had previously caused other commotions in the store,” police said.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022

He was beautiful enough to cause commotions in tabloids and in teenagers’ chests, but there was always more to Perry than a pinup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2019

Mr. Suarez noted the constant commotions of the news cycle and social media, and made the point that we don’t do enough physical activities during the day to dissipate our energies.

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2018

As his eyes followed the print the rest of his senses were on the alert to the various commotions that went on around him.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers