disturbed

Example Sentences

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"If the main raw material is disturbed, the whole industry is disturbed," Dulera told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Because their nests are difficult to see, they can be easily disturbed by walkers, dogs or other activity, she explained.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Upon encountering humans, the snakes’ first inclination is to slink away, but they will strike if suddenly disturbed or cornered,” a 1991 Times report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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

Georges Laforgue was disturbed when I told him what I planned to do.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt