perturb

Example Sentences

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Although not as destructive as the impact that killed off the dinosaurs, the strikes would have perturbed the global climate and caused local extinctions.

From Science Magazine

This would have perturbed organic-laden asteroids leftover from the formation of the planets, sending them pinging around the solar system.

From New York Times

In recent months, several Southeast Asian officials have been perturbed by the lack of face-to-face engagement from their American counterparts, particularly in light of China’s ramping up its diplomatic efforts in the pandemic.

From New York Times

Human bodies have fundamental physiological limits; our planet's perturbed, angry climate doesn't care about them.

From Salon

In any case, few Trump supporters who are angry at the tech giants are likely to be perturbed by that contradiction.

From Washington Post