disrupted

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Operation Rescue disrupted the Democratic National Convention in 1992 and recorded thousands of arrests.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner on July 24, after a shooting incident disrupted the gala event in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

New research suggests that this natural rhythm is being disrupted by a growing and often overlooked form of pollution: excess nitrogen.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“The longer this continues, the more likely Asian buyers will need to enter the spot market to cover disrupted contracted volumes,” ING analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The sound of a car driving toward the flat disrupted our peace.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie