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disperse

[dih-spurs] / dɪˈspɜrs /


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In the eastern state of Bihar, a police official was suspended for using an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in Siwan district on Saturday.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

However, some experts contend that area thunderstorms on Saturday might help alleviate and disperse the worst of the concerns.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Police used temporary additional powers to disperse people from the area, conduct searches and demand the removal of facial coverings.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Both substances can disperse widely in the air.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

After allowing them to disperse about the lake, we catch another hundred fish and see what fraction of them are marked.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

The heat is affecting how air pollution disperses over the region, National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Ciliberti said Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

But as tech talent disperses to the likes of Austin, Texas, that reason may become less important.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Simple things like the way your body disperses fat, aging, or skin laxity can create asymmetry.

From Slate Feb. 22, 2026

For the first time, this proves it is possible to study pollution from re-entering rockets at such heights before it disperses, the scientists said.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

The circle of men disperses, muttering disappointment; they were promised a fight.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

No other injuries were reported from the incident and the group dispersed, with the road re-opening from around 01:00 BST, the Met said.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Caruso said he is optimistic that customers will return to the center, even though many Pacific Palisades residents are still dispersed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The costs will be dispersed across consumers, who will pay higher prices, and workers, who will see promotions, raises and opportunities delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Following her concert in Mindelo, Ceuzany greeted fans and friends with hugs before people dispersed into the windy night.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Then they dispersed, flooding back into the burned corridor, almost as if Annabeth was no longer interesting.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

The group also requested that once the bonfire has been lit that "everyone pays their respects by dispersing quietly and respectfully afterwards".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

But as Southern California’s focus shifts to the sweltering heat expected for the day and the rest of the week, an expert noted that soot and particulate matter may not be dispersing normally.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

The sheriff, he added, would much rather have deputies “keeping an eye on 6,000 workers in one area than dispersing them throughout the communities.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The term ‘Magnificent Seven’ was first coined by Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett back in 2023, and he now sees External link the group dispersing.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

Then it flew away, dispersing over the crowd and into the sky.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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