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Perhaps it was some lingering disquiet from that unpleasant incident on the train; she found herself backing away from the line of hansom cabs and clutching the children even more tightly than before.

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But the story sustains its atmosphere of disquiet by refusing to give away its secrets until the final sentences.

The arrival of foreign crime gangs has caused a surge in violent crime in Chile in the past decade, causing deep disquiet in a country that prides itself on being orderly.

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Many social‑media observers and advocacy groups highlight a disquieting trend: Veterans Day is full of flags and speeches, but year‑round services remain under pressure.

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One might dismiss these expressions of disquiet as mere “vibes,” but the raw figures bear them out.

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