commotion
Example Sentences
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Carol Thomas, a neighbor, told WPEC-TV last year that she heard a commotion, looked outside and saw the alligator pulling Serge into the water.
From Seattle Times
She described that day: the commotion, the loud pops, the announcement of a lockdown and the terrifying moment when she went to close her door and locked eyes with Ethan.
From New York Times
The new findings highlight the significance for male singers of an environment that is teeming with acoustic commotion.
From Science Daily
They finally hired a nationally celebrated figure who will cause a commotion, raise a ruckus, and, oh yeah, win football games.
From Los Angeles Times
When they returned more than an hour later, the neighbour heard a commotion and an argument.
From BBC
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