disquiet
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The report had caused disquiet in South Korea, where the system is a pillar of national defense against nuclear-armed North Korea.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Cumming hinted at ongoing global disquiet without going too far or getting too pointed.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
They said, such is their "disquiet" at what has occurred, that they are "considering resigning from this case".
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
But the story sustains its atmosphere of disquiet by refusing to give away its secrets until the final sentences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
It was at this point that the principal lost the attention of the room, and Mrs. Torrance didn’t bother to tame the disquiet of her students.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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