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disruptive

[dis-ruhp-tiv] / dɪsˈrʌp tɪv /


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Prasad had been one of the movement’s most disruptive forces inside the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, billed as a "disruptive collaboration" with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights," a Qantas spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

If there are any disruptive incidents this week, they will be met with strict enforcement of our disciplinary policy.’”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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