disrupted

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Because similar brain structures contribute to social behavior across many species, the findings could also offer clues about human social function and conditions in which social behavior is altered or disrupted.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Slate • 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

“In the ten days since our marriage night was disrupted, my wedded joys are all turned to sorrow. Now Hamlet finds quarrel with my virtue, but there is no cause.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein