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
The suspect was emotionally disturbed and arrested by Amtrak police, ABC News reported.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Like whatever was in there hadn’t been disturbed in years.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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