distresses
Example Sentences
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This is said to produce a form of underwater noise pollution which distresses the animals.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025
“It distresses us to return work which is not perfect,” the note read.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
Catherine Dreher, vice chair of the Missouri Libertarian Party, said her 18-year-old son has dealt with mental health issues, recently left home and wants to transition to a woman, which distresses her.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
"This includes lists of probable cause of pavement distresses, and some are related to climate," an ACI spokesperson said.
From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2022
The sun distresses you like a crowd, a noisy, invasive crowd that makes you cup your ears, that makes you close your eyes, that makes you want to hide.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
