But the mock attack, part of the largest terrorism-response drill ever conducted by the city, was rooted firmly in a disturbing reality.

It is a sad and disturbing reality that there are people out there who attack the vulnerable.

And yet, after all the strategy, Bryant and the Lakers are still left with a disturbing reality.

This is a disturbing new reality for social welfare states that are not used to seeing large groups caught in poverty.

"We were confronted with the very disturbing reality that young America had lost much of its innocence," Bell said.

Selig is presiding over a sport that could have another work stoppage in weeks, a disturbing reality.

Another person, still refusing to accept the harsh and disturbing reality, wrote: "One day someone will slip up and tell the truth.

It is a disturbing reality that we face.

One of the most disturbing realities present in this novel is the many characters who need meds to cope with getting through school.

You're disturbing reality, and it leaves a mark, but truly, Rachel, this is a small thing.