disturbed

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He retired in 2023 and was disturbed to learn from former colleagues that the office was shutting down the open union probes.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The weather rules include atmospheric electricity, types of cloud, specifically cumulus and disturbed weather like rain or strong winds.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Soprano Hilary Cronin was a dazzling, lyrical Iole, her precisely calibrated da capo arias capturing the princess’s serene acceptance of her lot and her consoling, thoughtful presence—the antithesis of the disturbed Dejanira.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“We were shocked and disturbed by the news of the charges,” the district said in a written statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Under the terms of the International Antarctic Treaty, the Endurance shipwreck is a designated historic monument and must not be disturbed in any way.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler