disturbance
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That is the price paid to keep the disturbance negligible.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
It warned the second nest, established last year, was "quite close to the boardwalk and is vulnerable to disturbance".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“During an arrival maneuver, an aircraft flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas,” a Navy spokesperson said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Pollution, and disturbance from anchoring, bottom trawling and dredging and coastal development have all contributed to its decline, the trust said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“In view of the unprecedented disturbance of the public mind, the duty of this Court is clear,” the judge said and paused.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of disturbances affecting old-growth forests, including drought and extreme wildfire.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
These trees "need natural disturbances such as fires," according to the government department Environment Canada, but suffer from repeated, intense fires that prevent them from regenerating.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Electrolyte disturbances can trigger fatal heart rhythm problems.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The topology of that state fixes the values of the steps and plateaus, making them resistant to disturbances and defects.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
When he’s not causing noticeable disturbances, he’s somewhat withdrawn.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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