disturbing

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Under the surface of the March employment report, however, were some disturbing signs that underscore the U.S. labor market is not as good as it looks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

This is a fitting characterization of any of these terse, disturbing novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

But he vaults from the couch to block my path, disturbing the cushions and sending throw pillows to the floor.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day