disruptive

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Production has come back from past dips, whether caused by recessions, strikes or disruptive new technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

As the world enters a “more disruptive period” after the post-Cold War cooling of nuclear tensions, he expects to soon see “a flowering of artistic projects,” as nuclear risk reaches a local peak.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"We recognise this has been disruptive and are sorry for the impact on residents," the spokesperson for the Unite Group said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

On the security front, Australia and the EU will strengthen cooperation in areas such as crisis management, maritime security and disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“It was the least disruptive way,” her godmother explained.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton