disturbed

Example Sentences

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“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

She explained that geological activity such as mountain building and continental rifting has disturbed many older rocks, making them more difficult to analyze.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Faye, meanwhile, is disturbed at the sight of her agent and editor cozying up to Abby; are they plotting to dump Faye in favor of her nemesis?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Birds, including curlews and geese also use the reservoir and there are fears that their habitat has also been disturbed.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The swamp’s stillness was disturbed only by the croaking of a frog and the splash as it leaped into a puddle nearby.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack