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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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Disruption to oil supplies and other resources such as fertiliser and aluminium due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused a spike in prices, driving up inflation and dampening consumption.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Disruption due to staffing issues at a U.S. parts factory recently acquired by the European group contributed to the delays, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz could increase gas prices, potentially reducing theme park attendance for both companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“The difference is enormous. Disruption implies a temporary squeeze. Duration implies a structural premium embedded into the curve.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Disruption rolled across the valley—grass turning to sand, forest crumbling to dust.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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