be disturbing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It was pure, on the sidewalk, 1st Amendment rights. No loud music, no yelling. We’re following guidelines. Especially around the home, you can’t be disturbing the peace,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

The environmental groups also said they believe aerial gunning could be disturbing or dangerous to outdoor recreators and could prove detrimental to endangered species like grizzly bears, wolverines and Canada lynx.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

The church's Kirk Session said members were "empathetic" and recognised it could be disturbing for some people.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

In his dismissal, Jeremy W. Inabinet, an associate dean of students, acknowledged that becoming a target of online criticism could be disturbing.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023

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