disturbance
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The man who made the disturbance call and his girlfriend were also unharmed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Miles Hoffman, a music commentator for NPR, has described syncopation as “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Researchers found that disturbance created by commercial dredging is "widespread" across the lough and "could be affecting the ecosystem".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
There "wasn't evidence of any disturbance in the flat," they added.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“Even better, I shall have them arrested for disturbing the peace. They are a disturbance to the peace of my home. Miss Lumley, you must ring for a constable, quickly!”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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