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disperse

[dih-spurs] / dɪˈspɜrs /


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However, some experts contend that area thunderstorms on Saturday might help alleviate and disperse the worst of the concerns.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

“If we had stronger onshore flow, that would help to disperse some of the fine particle pollution,” Ciliberti said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

The torrential rain forces many of those who had gathered to disperse.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

An AFP photographer saw law enforcement use stun grenades to try disperse the crowds near Madison Square Garden.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

“To do what you’re told,” the guard says, then joins the other guards to help them disperse the small crowd that has gathered.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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

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

His group fundraises and disperses money to young candidates it backs.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2025

He moves closer to me as Pri’s circle disperses and people start to crowd back onto the dance floor.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

"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

He and his team found that stocks whose target prices are in general agreement tend to do better than those with widely dispersed targets—not a great sign for SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Soot and particulates will likely linger through Sunday afternoon before being dispersed by the wind.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

Following her concert in Mindelo, Ceuzany greeted fans and friends with hugs before people dispersed into the windy night.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

When Coach Privett concluded the meeting and the cheerleaders dispersed, Celia still stood there, hands balled at her sides, jaw clenched.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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

Tehran appears to have moved some of its missiles and truck launchers out of the bunkers before the war began, hoping to protect them from attack by dispersing them.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

The term ‘Magnificent Seven’ was first coined by Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett back in 2023, and he now sees External link the group dispersing.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

Harry stopped walking and let out a long sigh, his smoky breath dispersing rapidly upon the frozen air.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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