commotion

Example Sentences

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There was simultaneous commotion and sighs of relief.

From Literature

The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.

From Salon

This week he put me in mind of a woman I once knew who was always roiled, always creating commotion and drama—quarrels, sudden attachments, fiery endings.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was a big crowd of people and a lot of commotion halfway down the block, and sure enough, Ollie had shut Claude up in the men’s room of the Sunoco station.

From Literature

There was a great commotion up ahead that was causing people to gather in clumps and crane their necks for a glimpse.

From Literature