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disperse

[dih-spurs] / dɪˈspɜrs /


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Also on Friday, a number of settlers returned to set up a tent near the site - a day after an operation to disperse them from the area.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Astronomers estimate that the Lion Nebula will eventually disperse in approximately 10,000 years.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

When less-lethal weapons proved ineffective, the department deployed tear gas on two occasions, June 8 and 14, to disperse “violent groups” and restore order.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Finally, the U.S. needs to disperse facilities, such as naval and air bases, to make it more difficult for adversaries to attack.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

I cover my mouth with my glove to disperse the white of my breath in the icy air.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

But as tech talent disperses to the likes of Austin, Texas, that reason may become less important.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The Eye Spa machine uses a “cold mist atomization process,” Xie said, “that disperses micro-particles of moisture combined with soothing essential oils.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

Simple things like the way your body disperses fat, aging, or skin laxity can create asymmetry.

From Slate Feb. 22, 2026

For the first time, this proves it is possible to study pollution from re-entering rockets at such heights before it disperses, the scientists said.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

After waiting by turns for three hours the queue disperses.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

Cartridges fixed on the aircraft's wings contain a substance that, when dispersed, sticks to cloud droplets, making them heavy enough to fall as rain.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Rather than modifying the ink with surfactants or chemically altering the particles, they dispersed nanoscale ultra fine bubbles throughout the liquid.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

"We don't want them getting up at 5 in the morning to check their livestock and finding that their herd of sheep has been dispersed and there's animal carcasses across the farm."

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The costs will be dispersed across consumers, who will pay higher prices, and workers, who will see promotions, raises and opportunities delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

There we were stopped a few minutes by a signal from the sergeant’s hand, while two or three of his men dispersed themselves among the graves, and also examined the porch.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The rotating forces improved their performance, as they became more adept at dispersing and concealing themselves and using electronic warfare, said the Army official.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Rather than dispersing evenly in every direction, heat can follow routes determined by the structure of a crystal.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Counter-protesters showed up toward the end and shouted toward the Hernandez supporters and the two sides exchanged some words before dispersing.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

This has proven to be an effective tool in dispersing large gatherings of youths, helping to prevent anti-social behaviour and criminality taking place in the area; whilst supporting our city centre community.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

Then it flew away, dispersing over the crowd and into the sky.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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