There was a sudden commotion when the actress entered the restaurant.
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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After some commotion in the meeting following the closure of public comment, commissioners ultimately approved all four items.โ๐ Image Olivia Young, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.โ๐ Image Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.โ๐ Image Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Despite the initial commotion, Julieโs case went cold.โ๐ Image Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commotion
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French commocion, from Latin commotion-, commotio, from commovฤre โ see commove
