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dispersal

[dih-spur-suhl] / dɪˈspɜr səl /


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The results showed that limited dispersal caused by asexual reproduction could explain why early animal ecosystems contained relatively few species.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Cleveland Police has issued a dispersal order for Redcar beach until 18:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Amid a global biodiversity crisis, birds -- which play a vital role in pollination, seed dispersal and controlling insect populations -- are one of the fastest declining groups.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

They also denied hearing any dispersal orders or warnings before they were injured.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

While Madison's frame of reference was instinctively political, and idealized the dispersal of power naturally checked by the inherent diversity of diffused interest groups, Hamilton’s cast of mind was instinctively economic.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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