disruptive

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At the same time, the cease-fire also diminishes the less likely but more disruptive prospect that a prolonged surge in energy prices would compel the Fed to consider raising rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Cloudflare’s CEO called this “Google’s DeepSeek moment”— referring to China’s disruptive AI model.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

An amber wind warning has been issued for Saturday evening as Storm Dave is expected to bring "disruptive and potentially damaging winds" to parts of the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The combination of "three different disruptive technologies: genome sequencing, artificial intelligence, and RNA therapeutics... offers new possibilities and challenges", Smith said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

‘I am never invited to see my parents. I can only wander the ruins of their old domains. They find my presence . . . disruptive.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan