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disruptive

[dis-ruhp-tiv] / dɪsˈrʌp tɪv /


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Official viewing events typically hand out covers to turn lights a less disruptive red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Although the X-59 was designed to minimize the disruptive sonic boom typically associated with supersonic aircraft, these initial supersonic flights are not intended to demonstrate that capability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

At the moment sharing of passenger details is not allowed under GDPR, so a disruptive passenger, if banned from one flight, could book with another.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive -- and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology.

From Barron's • May 31, 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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