commotion
Example Sentences
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Her husband, noticing the commotion, also went outside to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
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,” Zimablist said.
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
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
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