disturbed
Example Sentences
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A broom tucked into a corner explains the unusual tidiness of the space, disturbed only by a glass bottle and a brown puddle in the middle of the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
When an anthill is disturbed, the response comes from the colony acting together rather than from any individual ant.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
But remember that the majority of people can still function well after a night or two of disturbed sleep.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The calling function disturbed us both, the text prompts were too limited and arbitrary, and overall, the device made me realize that our relationship probably didn’t need any technological intervention at all.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
“Cheii Chizh, go about your way. We’re sorry we disturbed you,” Nali said.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
