disturbance
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Protected woodland and hedgerows would be adversely affected, he said, and the scheme would result in "the unacceptable disturbance, degradation and loss" of "irreplaceable peatland".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The man who made the disturbance call and his girlfriend were also unharmed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
The measures are aimed at reducing any disturbance to breeding birds, particularly species considered vulnerable or specially protected under Manx wildlife legislation.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
About eight rows of seats from the front, then, a disturbance occurred.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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