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commotion

[kuh-moh-shuhn] / kəˈmoʊ ʃən /


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The native Ohioan said she had so far only seen "a lot of forklifts unloading trucks. If I am online and I see...a commotion and a fanfare, I will probably come back."

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

All this commotion has sent Intel’s stock up more than 550% in the past year, pushing its market valuation to over $700 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

I was sitting on a bench, and I looked over, and there was a huge commotion, and all the couple's friends were there.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

LACMA’s campus, once filled with commotion, is now solely focused on a rehearsal for the U.S. premiere of a region-wide series of free public performances in landmark L.A. spaces called “City of Dance.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

I narrow my eyes, focusing only on her and Jay, who's riding on her shoulder as unruffled by the commotion as she is, and we finally make it to the other side.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.

From Salon Jan. 25, 2026

At the convenience store, a manager told investigators that the suspect “had previously caused other commotions in the store,” police said.

From Washington Post Dec. 9, 2022

He was beautiful enough to cause commotions in tabloids and in teenagers’ chests, but there was always more to Perry than a pinup.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2019

Mr. Suarez noted the constant commotions of the news cycle and social media, and made the point that we don’t do enough physical activities during the day to dissipate our energies.

From New York Times Dec. 27, 2018

As his eyes followed the print the rest of his senses were on the alert to the various commotions that went on around him.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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