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In a widely distributed quote that must have disturbed the leadership at Langley, Bush—who had previously been director of Central Intelligence—reportedly said, “I learn more from CNN than I do from the CIA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The defendants argued that someone else might have disturbed the graves and reburied the remains before they began working at the cemetery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

"He had a lot of time before taking the penalty which must have disturbed him," said Morocco manager Walid Regragui.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

The incident drew the attention of Edin Alex Enamorado, a street vendor rights champion, whose social media pressure campaigns have led to the firings of security guards and contractors who have disturbed street vendors.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

We must have disturbed the spider, causing it to fall and land squarely on Marissa’s head.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles