sudden commotion

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Describes a commotion that starts unexpectedly.

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Examples (10)

  • A sudden commotion in the next room made everyone jump.
  • The press conference was disrupted by a sudden commotion as a protestor stood up and started shouting.
  • We heard a sudden commotion outside and rushed to the window to see what was wrong.
  • His arrival caused a sudden commotion, with reporters all trying to ask questions at once.
  • The quiet afternoon was shattered by a sudden commotion from the marketplace.
  • A sudden commotion erupted near the stage when the band's lead singer fainted.
  • The teacher turned around to investigate the source of the sudden commotion at the back of the classroom.
  • There was a sudden commotion as the lights went out unexpectedly during the performance.
  • The dog's frantic barking was the first sign of the sudden commotion in the backyard.
  • The security team responded quickly to the sudden commotion near the entrance.