disturb
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
has been disturbing
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present perfect progressiveof disturb (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Some of the language from these leaders has been disturbing to them, and deeply hurtful.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2022
In the clip below, Doc Ock has been disturbing the peace, but fortunately the trio of heroes is there to make things right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2021
Verizon Communications Chief Executive Lowell McAdam, while acknowledging the Rice episode has been disturbing, gave his backing to Goodell, calling him "a man of high integrity."
From Reuters ● Sep. 11, 2014
What she has seen so far has been disturbing, she says, but adds that "every day is disturbing".
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2013
For the last three months a fixed idea has been disturbing his happiest moments.
From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente
