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disturbance

[dih-stur-buhns] / dɪˈstɜr bəns /


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"Sea mines and other explosive devices can cause acoustic disturbance impacting sea mammals and other animals, and blast damage to natural undersea structures such as reefs," Weir said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Hotel owners, councillors and residents have objected to the plans and warned they could increase disturbance.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Titan's current orbit, which is slightly elongated but gradually becoming more circular, also hints at a relatively recent disturbance consistent with a past merger.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

But sometimes a disturbance can cause the polar vortex to stretch like a rubber band.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

On December 29, Rey writes, “Today, my superior issued a certificate of mental disturbance, reporting general delirium and requesting specialized care in an asylum.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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