disruptive
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The most disruptive part of the retrofit work was carried out first, and included the insulation of shared walls, flooring and the roof.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
"When ChatGPT came out, people were shocked. It's very disruptive, very revolutionary," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The chamber remained in use for centuries and experienced several disruptive events.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Many CEOs are still grappling with how to get meaningful value from AI, but a growing number have their sights set on the next potentially disruptive business technology: quantum computing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
A prisoner in kemmer would be a disruptive element in his work-squad.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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