disturb

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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, it is an offence to deliberately capture, injure, kill or disturb beavers, or damage or destroy their breeding or resting places, without a licence.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

"We should appreciate the delicate inner workings of the ecosystems we might disturb and aim to preserve the balance," Hermes said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

“Does the question disturb you?” he continued in a series of staccato questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Nat said, “I don’t want to disturb Mrs. Boardman. I just wanted to speak to Elizabeth. I believe she’s on the captain’s walk.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham