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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

Proctor, 60, was on patrol with his partner, Jonathan Kawahara, when he responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach in May 2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

We landed at a commercial airport because of some kind of disturbance at the military facilities.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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