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

"Well, Jan," said the pastor, somewhat impatient, "may we hear now who it is that has been disturbing us the whole evening?"

From The Emperor of Portugalia by Howard, Velma Swanston