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disturbance

[dih-stur-buhns] / dɪˈstɜr bəns /


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The two pieces represent a stark contrast in experiences during the same conflict, once again touching upon the theme of hope amid disturbance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The court had heard the disturbance began after police approached the two brothers following an earlier incident at a coffee shop.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Miles Hoffman, a music commentator for NPR, has described syncopation as “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Researchers found that disturbance created by commercial dredging is "widespread" across the lough and "could be affecting the ecosystem".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Aarfy would puff reflectively on his pipe throughout the whole chaotic clash, gazing with unruffled curiosity at the war through McWatt’s window as though it were a remote disturbance that could not affect him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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