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Meanwhile, BBC DJ Sara Cox's husband had the result spoiled by cheering neighbours - after deciding to sleep downstairs so as not to disturb his wife ahead of her Radio 2 debut on Monday.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Last year, a petition to halt Big Bear Lake’s annual fireworks display collected more than 40,000 signatures from people concerned that the event would disturb the area’s famous bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

In this world, the bizarre proclivities of one man can disturb the peace and rattle markets.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

A horizontal magnetic field generated a two dimensional flow, while an array of rods was used to disturb it.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026

No wind or boats disturb it; the whole area is peaceful, quiet.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

When ions move through a crystal lattice in a fluid-like way, their motion temporarily disturbs the lattice symmetry.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026

Old Hunter, an ex-police detective now working in private security, disturbs Chen’s depressive apathy with a request that he help find a man called X, a former philosophy professor who ran afoul of authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

"It's polite to let them know and apologise in advance if it disturbs them. We'll normally turn the music down by 11 or midnight - or sometimes just invite them to join us."

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025

Just like moving fingers under the running water from a tap can disrupt its steady flow, HIP 67522 b disturbs the star’s magnetic field as it orbits around its host star.

From Space Scoop ● Jul. 17, 2025

"See that no one disturbs his rest without leave from me."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

In imagining her disturbed perceptions, the novel shows the old dog’s circumscribed world transfigured by long forgotten yearnings and powerfully altered understandings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The company introduced flexible working, fidget toys in meeting rooms, and red or green "busy lights" on desks, that allow staff to indicate whether they're happy to be disturbed.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

A broom tucked into a corner explains the unusual tidiness of the space, disturbed only by a glass bottle and a brown puddle in the middle of the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

When an anthill is disturbed, the response comes from the colony acting together rather than from any individual ant.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

Real quick, I turned myself forward again and put my book up in front of my face, so I would look like I was too busy to be disturbed.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

“Screaming is a disturbing noise. It’s not a lullaby.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident "deeply disturbing" in a post on X.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

That’s what is so incredibly disturbing to me.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Otero Alcantara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing the public order.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

“I am sorry for disturbing you,” said the robot.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown