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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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The internal disruption at “60 Minutes” followed a highly successful season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

His attempts to play down the magnitude of the disruption reassured crude-oil markets, and massive releases of crude from global reserves helped contain a steep rise in gasoline prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

It said this would "minimise disruption" to islanders while maintaining the "highest safety standards".

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

April’s disruption was not the 42-year-old representative’s first.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

The Ceremony would not be disrupted—such a disruption would be unthinkable.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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