disperse
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Typically, winds in the upper atmosphere can weaken or disperse gravity waves before they reach such heights.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The decision to let passengers disperse around the globe has stirred anxiety beyond the Canary Islands, but infectious-disease doctors told WSJ that any fears of a Covid-like situation were misplaced.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
"Your shea butter that a lot of people use - either raw or in cosmetic products around the world - is because of bats, which disperse the seeds of the tree," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Five people were arrested for failing to disperse, Coss said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Slowly, the crowd began to disperse and the American flag was repositioned.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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