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disturbing

[dih-stur-bing] / dɪˈstɜr bɪŋ /


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Under the surface of the March employment report, however, were some disturbing signs that underscore the U.S. labor market is not as good as it looks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Goldhaber saw content so disturbing that he prefers not to talk about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

While much of “Fatherland” feels underdeveloped, it is to Ms. Shorr’s credit that she has let Martin remain a disturbing enigma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Aww, anytime. You know I’ve got your little disturbing ass back.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas