be disturbing
Example Sentences
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“It has to be disturbing to a lot of people if the new era of politics involves hostile personal attacks,” North said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2025
The church's Kirk Session said members were "empathetic" and recognised it could be disturbing for some people.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2023
And it includes the immersive “Caught in the Crossfire” room, with a disclaimer at the entrance that warns, “may be disturbing for some visitors.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2023
Ms. Glashausser told jurors that Mr. Ray was not “a saint” and that some evidence presented in the case would be disturbing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2022
He swore I wouldn’t be disturbing him, and said that where there was room for one, there was room for two.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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