disperse
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AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Typically, winds in the upper atmosphere can weaken or disperse gravity waves before they reach such heights.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
In a statement on Thursday, a gardaí spokesperson said the force was "moving to an enforcement phase" unless those blocking access to critical infrastructure "desist and disperse".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
When the police ordered the crowd to disperse, hundreds of protesters instead linked arms and sat down in the parking lot.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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