disturbance

Example Sentences

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"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

The Associated Press reports that the disturbance outside Morrissey's hotel room may have been caused by celebrations taking place around Valencia's Las Fallas festival, which welcomes in the spring.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But sometimes a disturbance can cause the polar vortex to stretch like a rubber band.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Others have tracked attendance at political gatherings, parsing changes in seating arrangements or unexplained absences that can signal a disturbance in an official’s career trajectory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

“Even better, I shall have them arrested for disturbing the peace. They are a disturbance to the peace of my home. Miss Lumley, you must ring for a constable, quickly!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood