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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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According to the researchers, the first stage begins earlier in life when the body experiences various forms of disruption.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The move, which affects other commodities such as nickel and palm oil, could mean supply disruption and price volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Trade union Unite said the action, which involves staff working for three different employers, would cause severe disruption to services, with strike dates to be announced in due course.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

One possible explanation, Nguyen said, is that caregiving may represent a larger disruption to traditional role expectations for men, especially among older generations represented in the Health and Retirement Study.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It will be a total disruption to her routine, a complete twist in the way her life is supposed to go.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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