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They contribute to disperse energy and matter throughout the universe and can influence the evolution of entire galaxies.

Security forces used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators.

"If we do locate a shark, we can then tell the lifeguard and they can go out and actively disperse the shark with a jet ski or we can evacuate the water."

Security forces have maintained a heavy presence across Antananarivo and other major cities, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protesters.

Then the officers dispersed, and the standoff resumed.