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commotion

[kuh-moh-shuhn] / kəˈmoʊ ʃən /


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Upon hearing a commotion outside, McGlockton left the store to see 47-year-old Michael Drejka arguing heatedly with Jacobs.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

“It kind of gums up the wheels of the urban economy just because of the commotion and congestion that’s created.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

"By the time I arrived, the commotion had already started, and I thought there might have been a small fire or something," she said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The strict architectural elements and bright colors amplify the sense of lively commotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Without Rachel stirring the pot, the commotion at his school would have shifted, just like on Scrollr.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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