disturbing

Example Sentences

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“It’s disturbing, because these people are human,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

High-energy radiation, such as X-rays, can harm living cells by disturbing atoms and molecules.

From Science Daily

For investors, Wall Street’s optimism is a flashing red light, notes DataTrek co-founder Nicholas Colas, who flagged the FactSet report in his newsletter Monday, calling it, “the most disturbing graph we saw this entire weekend.”

From Barron's

“They were arresting me for disturbing the peace,” Wheeler said about the noise complaints he received while playing in his garage.

From Los Angeles Times

People are warned to avoid disturbing nests as the insects can sting and aggressively protect them.

From BBC