disturb
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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
"We'd at least be able to tell them, 'there are other people who are trying to disturb you'."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
A backlight sufficient to be useful would disturb the laminar flow of air rushing across the rear decklid, increasing shearing turbulence and drag at the back of the car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
The mattress was soft as a cloud, and the bed’s exhausted occupant slept so deeply and so well that no dreams dared disturb her.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing disturb
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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The Circuit
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