Example Sentences

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In an interview with The Times last week, she said the Berkeley encampment had been “largely peaceful, very well run” although some of the protest banners had disturbed her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024

But he added that Benedict's handling of the Church's sexual abuse scandals had disturbed and irritated many members, including conservatives.

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2022

He said the announcements had disturbed his sleep at night and woke him up at dawn.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Ms Wills said she thought the recent floods had disturbed the bomb and brought it to the surface.

From BBC • May 17, 2022

We had disturbed the grass in front of the spider hole and the guy wasn’t sure.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers