disturbed

Example Sentences

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I clearly remember seeing the movie when I was young and being very disturbed by the scene when the government arrives and drapes the family’s house in plastic sheets and tubing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

“Mmm,” Finn murmured, which could have been the start of saying Mom...or just a protest at being disturbed.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix