Example Sentences

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Chaney said he would continue to use his platform to advocate for people with disabilities even though the response to the video had been disturbing and draining.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

I was told of a series of overnight thefts of fish that had been disturbing the staff.

From Scientific American • Oct. 3, 2021

Mr Irwin said the evidence heard by the committee had been "disturbing" and the department wanted to make sure there was no inappropriate use of restraint or seclusion in schools.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2021

We were in the middle of an internal gender equality audit, and the findings had been disturbing.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2018

Just before the riders left, Jumbo asked a question that had been disturbing him.

From Oh, You Tex! by Raine, William MacLeod