Example Sentences

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But the mere fact that he believes that telling his followers that he will do it is something they want to hear is disconcerting.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

For the non-Florida State, Clemson and Miami schools in the ACC, the conference already being viewed as a less-than is disconcerting because they are already are at an perception disadvantage.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Nonetheless, it is disconcerting for many veteran American policymakers to see China playing such an outsized role in a region after years of making inroads.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023

This is disconcerting for us here, where, in relation to funerals, time is at best an approximation.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2022

I have no idea where we are, and the fact that so much of Southern California looks alike is disconcerting.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman