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disruptive

[dis-ruhp-tiv] / dɪsˈrʌp tɪv /


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Other times, providers are too quick to expel people for behavior that although disruptive, doesn’t pose an immediate danger, said Kelsey Madigan, LAHSA’s director of interim housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The leagues will tell you that these changes are far less disruptive to younger viewers, who are much more adept at locating programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Many disruptive incidents don’t neatly fall into any specific scenario.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 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

He warned that the parade route Paul had requested passed near a number of bars and saloons and that some of the men may get rowdy and disruptive.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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