disturbed

Example Sentences

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The suspect was emotionally disturbed and arrested by Amtrak police, ABC News reported.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

She explained that geological activity such as mountain building and continental rifting has disturbed many older rocks, making them more difficult to analyze.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Bliss hadn't allowed Arthur or the cabinet into the sickroom because, he said, he didn't want Garfield disturbed.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow