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disquiet

[dis-kwahy-it] / dɪsˈkwaɪ ɪt /




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But in France ever since the announcement, there has been some disquiet that a work of such fragility and historical importance was to go on loan more than 300 miles away.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

U.S. stock futures point to small losses while markets in Europe and Asia were largely in positive territory amid AI fever versus Mideast disquiet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

But to outside observers and former military officials, they signal “a troubling disquiet within the ranks.”

From Salon ● May 3, 2026

The report had caused disquiet in South Korea, where the system is a pillar of national defense against nuclear-armed North Korea.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

To see so many added to my disquiet.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

Cromwell identifies: “I have travelled so far to get here, and nothing they do disturbs me now, nor disquiets me, high on my branch.”

From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2020

The Second Half, which is due in the autumn, is billed as a blend of "memoir and motivational writing in a manner which both disquiets and reassures, in Roy Keane's own original voice".

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2014

It is not that," he answered, "that disquiets me.

From The Ravens and the Angels With Other Stories and Parables by Elizabeth Rundle Charles

Why imagine evil intentions against yourself? cannot you see how the thought troubles and disquiets you?

From Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life by E. L. E. B.

This vast thickly-wooded plain, like some mysterious labyrinth, oppresses and disquiets me with its very richness.

From Callista : a Tale of the Third Century by John Henry Newman

The vast fortunes created by men such as Ford have long disquieted many intellectuals and journalists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Herrera has disquieted many of his fellow Republicans for his edgy humor on his YouTube channel and podcast appearances.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024

David also was disquieted by his brother’s familiarity with the places that had been targeted by the Unabomber.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2023

The Pentagon has laid out plans for developing resilient defenses over the next five years — a timeline that has disquieted the lawmakers tasked with funding and overseeing such research and development.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2022

Bran was glad for Robb's victory, but disquieted as well.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

There is a particular brand of confidence required to assure party leaders and voters that one has no more skeletons in one’s closet, as Platner did before several more disquieting allegations emerged.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026

The concept came about in 2019, when anonymous users on message board 4chan were asked to "post disquieting images that just feel 'off'."

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

A disquieting collection of animatronics became fixtures in the director’s life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025

Many social‑media observers and advocacy groups highlight a disquieting trend: Veterans Day is full of flags and speeches, but year‑round services remain under pressure.

From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2025

“Polly’s a good boy,” said the bird in its disquieting nasal counterfeit of a human voice.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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