disrupt
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The other is the rise of AI, which promises to disrupt all kinds of software businesses.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
In animal studies, mice with genetic changes that disrupt this receptor developed low bone density early in life, closely resembling osteoporosis in humans.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Tech companies are contending with the rise of artificial intelligence, which could disrupt the way people shop.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
For most parents, a realistic goal “is usually not to fully fund college, but to create enough flexibility so school decisions” don’t disrupt the family’s finances, Bogardus said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
That’s the law I’ve set down for myself—don’t disrupt the life you’re living in.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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