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disturb

[dih-sturb] / dɪˈstɜrb /




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"We'd at least be able to tell them, 'there are other people who are trying to disturb you'."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Not even a sore toenail that required a spot of self surgery could disturb Rory McIlroy's relaxed demeanour as he bids for back to back major wins at this week's US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

A backlight sufficient to be useful would disturb the laminar flow of air rushing across the rear decklid, increasing shearing turbulence and drag at the back of the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The government isn’t asking the court to disturb Wong Kim Ark’s treatment of children born to lawful permanent residents—who nowadays have green cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m afraid to even move, to disturb whatever this strange wonder is.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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