disruption
Example Sentences
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United Airlines proactively reduced its schedule to minimize disruption once the storm arrives, a spokesperson said.
As the animals reached adulthood, this disruption led to an overactive immune response and chronic inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of inflammatory gut diseases and obesity.
From Science Daily
He said the pressure buildup hasn’t caused any material disruption to its operations.
Washington has continued to tighten its stance on Venezuelan oil, with stepped-up interdictions and tougher enforcement increasing risks of temporary export disruptions, the co-founder and CEO adds.
It added that "given the more unusual wind direction, this may lead to some disruption to transport and power supplies" and that "large waves will be an additional hazard on some coasts".
From BBC
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