commotion

Example Sentences

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This week he put me in mind of a woman I once knew who was always roiled, always creating commotion and drama—quarrels, sudden attachments, fiery endings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Denis Esquivel was asleep at his home near Maduro’s compound when commotion from his neighbors stirred him awake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Mr Griffiths described how he had been in a cafe with his children and heard a "commotion outside" with "horns blowing, people shouting and screaming".

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Others didn’t hide their confusion at who the man with slicked-back graying hair causing such a commotion was.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

After all the commotion of their arrival died down, I heard Aldo tell Maria, “Now there’s someone really important I want you to meet.”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney