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 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

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

As Kevin found out in a conversation with Bing’s A.I. chatbot this week in which the A.I. professed its love for him, sometimes the stuff they make up can be disturbing.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

You won’t be disturbing us, because we have an unspoken agreement to talk only in the evenings when it’s dark.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank