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

Hotel owners, councillors and residents have objected to the plans and warned they could increase disturbance.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Titan's current orbit, which is slightly elongated but gradually becoming more circular, also hints at a relatively recent disturbance consistent with a past merger.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

But even as he turned away he saw a disturbance in the reeds across the water.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford