commotion

Example Sentences

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Carr glared at Mal, all thin lips and flared nostrils, but before he could say anything, there was a commotion to their left.

From Literature

We wait, pretending to appreciate a rather homely rendering of George Washington in the lobby, when a commotion descends from a nearby staircase.

From Literature

There was simultaneous commotion and sighs of relief.

From Literature

The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.

From Salon

This week he put me in mind of a woman I once knew who was always roiled, always creating commotion and drama—quarrels, sudden attachments, fiery endings.

From The Wall Street Journal