disruptive
Example Sentences
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Investors aren’t waiting around to find out just how disruptive the new technology could be for certain sectors and companies—they are getting out immediately and asking questions later.
From Barron's
Some might hope that Nvidia could provide a suitable distraction when chip maker reports on Wednesday, but the worries about the disruptive impacts of artificial intelligence mean that’s no longer a sure thing.
From Barron's
Without a disruptive crash, there is nothing to separate the two lobes.
From Science Daily
It warned that "when applied unpredictably, tariffs are inherently disruptive, undermining confidence and stability across global markets and creating further uncertainty across international supply chains".
From Barron's
She says the regular uniform checks are disruptive for pupils and give teachers unnecessary work.
From BBC
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