disturb
Example Sentences
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Metal blades bit into damp dirt, easily moved as if previously disturbed.
From Literature
Presenting the report to MPs, parliament majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah, described a "deeply disturbing" network of rogue state officials allegedly colluding with human trafficking syndicates to recruit and transport Kenyans.
From BBC
The snowy owl went back to her studies, and Duane took his leave as quietly as possible so as to disturb her no further.
From Literature
Everything looked so peaceful and happy that I hated to disturb them.
From Literature
"They are not disturbed when Christmas decorations are put up," he said.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
