disperse

Example Sentences

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When he arrived at around 8:30 a.m., a police officer was on a megaphone announcing that the shop wouldn’t be opening, that no watches would be sold, and requesting that the crowd disperse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

This material consists of a single atomic layer of carbon with oxygen groups attached, giving it the ability to disperse well in water and perform a range of functions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

The spiders disperse themselves by “ballooning,” in which spiderlings release silk that catches in the wind, letting them travel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Some change of countenance was necessary for each gentleman as they walked into Mrs. Weston’s drawing-room;—Mr. Elton must compose his joyous looks, and Mr. John Knightley disperse his ill-humour.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen