disturb

Example Sentences

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The government isn’t asking the court to disturb Wong Kim Ark’s treatment of children born to lawful permanent residents—who nowadays have green cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Two-time Indian Wells finalist Medvedev then asked umpire Aurelie Tourte for a video review to see whether Draper had been guilty of hindrance - making an action or noise to disturb an opponent.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

These delicate textures are rarely preserved in younger rocks because animals often disturb and destroy them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

“Admiral Faucet, good day. I am sorry to disturb you, but there is an urgent matter that we must discuss.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood