disturbing
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"The impact of this shock is already baked in, even if the war stops today, this five-plus weeks of missing supplies of oil and gas, they are already disturbing economies," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
While the conversation first focused on the game, the messages became a lot more disturbing.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
Enter Optimized Flatulence, the new and disturbing trend of flatulating on your own schedule.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“Hello, Alexander,” she says, dipping her head in acknowledgment to the man who has appeared behind them without a sound, not even disturbing the rose petals strewn across the floor.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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