Example Sentences

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Although not as destructive as the impact that killed off the dinosaurs, the strikes would have perturbed the global climate and caused local extinctions.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 19, 2023

The message may have perturbed some fans who were thinking “we’ve been stepping back for the past 17 years!” but it did temper expectations and likely extended his career.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

This doesn’t seem to have perturbed his supporters in the slightest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2015

His writings have perturbed many Muslims, as have his attacks on hypocrisy and fractiousness in the Muslim world.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2011

"You have perturbed dreams, Drost Aag�," said Count Henrik, letting go Aag�'s fevered hand.

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin