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disruptive

[dis-ruhp-tiv] / dɪsˈrʌp tɪv /


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Here's why a strike could be so disruptive for the global technology industry.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As the world’s most important semiconductor hub, the threat of invasion or even just speculation about it would be extremely disruptive for markets.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Ahead of the strike, the police assured Kenyans that security measures would be in place and warned against any disruptive conduct.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The flight from Melbourne was headed to Dallas on Friday when it was forced to make a stop-off in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, due to the disruptive passenger.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The memory of once being kicked out of a Volpe rehearsal for being disruptive is still seared into him.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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