disturbed
Example Sentences
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A crew member learned from a friend that the only person with access to the St John’s safe was at the college’s own rowing dinner, and not to be disturbed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
When an anthill is disturbed, the response comes from the colony acting together rather than from any individual ant.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
In a different part of the MPA which has never been disturbed, the seabed is seen to be abundant with life in a more complex, three dimensional setting.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The calling function disturbed us both, the text prompts were too limited and arbitrary, and overall, the device made me realize that our relationship probably didn’t need any technological intervention at all.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
A commonplace, practical reply, out of the train of his own disturbed ideas, was, I was sure, the best and most reassuring for him in this frame of mind.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
