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disruption

noun as in division

Strongest match

Weak match

noun as in turmoil

Strong match

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Delivery firm DPD could face disruption to its services after some of its drivers began three days of action in a dispute over payments.

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But the economy typically recoups most of that lost activity after a shutdown ends, as it would after disruption caused by a natural disaster.

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The "airspace violations" come at a time of heightened tension in Europe after a number of drone incursions, suspected of being linked to Russia, caused air traffic disruption.

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The prosecutor said businesses had to close during the protest and "worry, disruption and fear" was caused to residents.

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"We recognise the impact the sinking has had on local communities and acknowledge the disruption it caused," he said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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