commotion

Example Sentences

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Dharmendra Prasad, a 37-year-old taxi driver living far below the lake in the town of Rangpo Forest, awoke to a commotion, as townspeople desperately scrambled to get to higher ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

Australian film producer Leanne Tonkes was in the lounge on Thursday morning when she heard the commotion.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

I almost-hollered, because somebody had to make enough commotion to get things moving and back to all right again.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan