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

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

In the ruling, the ASA also rejected 10 complaints that the advert would also be "disturbing for adults".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2021

“I didn’t mean to startle you like that. I just wanted to make sure someone was up so I wouldn’t be disturbing the household by knocking.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez