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commotion

[kuh-moh-shuhn] / kəˈmoʊ ʃən /


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He called on the supporters of the ex-cricket captain -- who remains Pakistan's dominant political personality -- to abide by his party's agreement with the court that there "must not be any crowding or commotion".

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Fox Business blamed the commotion on young people and their supposed addiction to “little treats.”

From Salon Aug. 13, 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

Through the open window, we hear knocking and commotion outside the bathroom.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

But there have been many commotions since, and worse snubs.

From Economist Dec. 6, 2017

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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