disturbing
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"The impact of this shock is already baked in, even if the war stops today, this five-plus weeks of missing supplies of oil and gas, they are already disturbing economies," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
While the conversation first focused on the game, the messages became a lot more disturbing.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Despite her disturbing admission, Ford apparently let the matter go, and he spent the next year and a half pursuing other suspects.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
I thought of the way Frankie had convinced Joe to join his crew, using a disturbing example so vivid it had felt real: I’m giving you a choice.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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