disturbed

Example Sentences

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In a widely distributed quote that must have disturbed the leadership at Langley, Bush—who had previously been director of Central Intelligence—reportedly said, “I learn more from CNN than I do from the CIA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The programme said it had already been aware of the population, but did not publicise its presence to reduce the risk of the beavers being disturbed by the public.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I have been disturbed to see how seriously many of my patients have taken the panic around microplastics and fertility to heart, as if using wooden cutting boards will negate age-related infertility, for example.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Some rattlesnakes may be disturbed by a person who is 20 feet away and rattle in the hopes of getting the person to leave the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I know this isn’t our biggest problem, but I’m disturbed that people in Chicago hate Mom so much that Camille—my annoyingly accomplished, annoyingly kind sister—isn’t allowed in the building anymore.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller