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Such declarations have unsettled Iran's neighbours, particularly Gulf states hosting US forces.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Black may have unsettled his young opponent with a rare sideline in the Tarrasch French, resolving the opening’s trademark central tensions early with 5.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

In fact, a variety of actions that have unsettled the stock and bond markets have worked together to boost the greenback’s value against other currencies.

From New York Times • May 6, 2022

The two leaders held a video call earlier this month in which their conversation focused heavily on Russia’s troop movements that have unsettled Ukraine and other European allies.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2021

She thought that reading about war might have unsettled her ideals.

From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon