disrupt
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It can alter immune activity, disrupt nerve structures, and reshape tissues throughout the body, increasing the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neuropathy, and cancer.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
This is a story about artificial intelligence, but executives and commentators are misunderstanding how it will disrupt business and who will be affected.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The companies are among the survivors of the quest to disrupt aviation using new aircraft designs, electricity and AI.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He supervised undercover agents who pretended to be brokers and guides in order to infiltrate and disrupt the smuggling trade.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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