disrupt

Example Sentences

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The activity included Operation Silentridge in Inverness, aimed as disrupting gangs from Liverpool, London and the Midlands operating in the area.

From BBC

"Telegram, which had previously not responded to requests to disrupt criminal activity, has now acted on all directions issued to them," police said.

From Barron's

The compound is absorbed mainly by specific cancer cells, where it disrupts critical biological functions including cellular respiration and DNA production.

From Science Daily

His remarks came as attacks continued to disrupt shipping and energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf.

From Los Angeles Times

Flights across the Middle East have also been severely disrupted by the conflict.

From BBC