disperse
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This material consists of a single atomic layer of carbon with oxygen groups attached, giving it the ability to disperse well in water and perform a range of functions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
Five people were arrested for failing to disperse, Coss said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Police began to disperse Muslim worshippers at 6:30 am in order to allow religious Jews to enter the compound, causing anger in the crowd.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Part of what makes air power such a potent tool, she said, is that it prevents enemy forces from being able to concentrate safely, and when the enemy forces disperse, they lose their offensive power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
When the police ordered the crowd to disperse, hundreds of protesters instead linked arms and sat down in the parking lot.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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