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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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Trains are continuing to run through the Sylmar/San Fernando station, but passengers are being asked to board and exit through the back two cars to minimize disruption at the still-active crime scene, the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

For investors, the comparison may help shed some light on whether the turmoil in AI stocks signals the end of the boom or a temporary disruption that could precede another surge.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Although Iran is paying a heavy military and economic price, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues to have global ramifications.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Concerns about disruption threats posed by artificial intelligence technology that arose last year helped generate a surge in withdrawal requests from BDCs and other credit vehicles across the nonbank-lending industry that have backed software makers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Squire’s Hulbertian decline began in a similar way—with disruption of the routine.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," the state department security alert said on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," it said.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The “back-and-forth with respect to disruptions and attacks” creates more uncertainty and concern and less willingness to transit, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The research began in 2018 and continued despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Even the judge, who usually tolerated no disruptions, seemed to embrace the drama of the moment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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