disturbed

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"She was very, very emotionally disturbed," he said in his achieving best evidence, or ABE, interview with police.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

Researchers explained that cemeteries provide especially good habitat because the land is peaceful, rarely disturbed, and largely free of pesticides.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Unconsciously we had all moved towards the door, and as we moved I noticed that the dust had been much disturbed: the boxes which had been taken out had been brought this way.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker