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The renewed fighting has revived concerns that the conflict could become more prolonged and further disrupt oil flows through the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

However, some health organizations have begun raising questions about their possible long-term effects, including whether they may disrupt energy metabolism and eventually contribute to a higher risk of diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026

The title of the paper is "Nanomolar vanillin, an e-cigarette flavorant, appears to disrupt pluripotency and promote endodermal differentiation in human embryonic stem cells via TRPV4 activation."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

Anwar added that he had warned the Rohingya not to disrupt the lives of Malaysians.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

It is sleek, spare, and what he calls “fluid,” nothing to disrupt the line, meaning none of my cluttered look.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

“Wildlife trafficking disrupts national and global ecosystems and puts animals on the path to extinction,” Jeff Flocken, president and chief executive of the Aquarium of the Pacific, said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Russian electronic warfare disrupts the satellite navigation systems in Ukrainian drones, forcing them to drift with prevailing winds or default flight paths, rather than toward their intended targets inside Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

"Changing those structures at short notice creates significant uncertainty, disrupts planning, and places additional operational and financial pressure on organisations that are already operating with limited resources."

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Gasoline prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as the Iran war disrupts energy markets, inflation remains elevated and interest rates are high.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

We trade in our morning books for our afternoon books and then Boy21 says, “They don’t want me to wear my outer-space clothes. They say it disrupts the school day. Do you agree?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

Air traffic at Russian airports has been repeatedly disrupted by the approach of Ukrainian drones, the number of which has increased in recent months.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Russia extended its diesel-export ban through the end of September, a move ING said would add to stress in global middle-distillate markets already disrupted by reduced Persian Gulf supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

With roads cut off and transport disrupted, many remained stranded for two nights before rescue efforts reached them.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

You can add party balloons to the list of goods and products that have been disrupted by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026

Then images appeared in my mind, weak and distorted, as if the transmission were being disrupted at the source.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Scientists think sweeteners may alter short-chain fatty acid production by disrupting normal gut microbiome function.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026

In 2023, workers accused the company of disrupting union activities, including implying workers could be dismissed for participating in a union protest and locking emergency exits on the day workers planned to picket outside.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Nearly six months after the United States and Israel went to war against Iran, traffic through the Hormuz strait remains largely paralysed, disrupting global oil markets.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Other countries may be reluctant to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers at the risk of disrupting domestic manufacturing, Wan said.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Sefia was afraid to breathe, afraid of disrupting those glimmering currents, but she watched, and she hoped.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee