commotion
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Fox Business blamed the commotion on young people and their supposed addiction to “little treats.”
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
A lifeguard jumps in, sunbathers barely notice the commotion and the man is swiftly brought back to shore.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
The hundreds of women in the audience booed over the commotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
Samir, the Seller of Dreams, did especially well in all the commotion.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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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