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be disturbing



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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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