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disrupt

[dis-ruhpt] / dɪsˈrʌpt /




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But the regulatory landscape has changed dramatically since Manchester City first set out to disrupt the established order, as football finance expert Kieran Maguire succinctly explained.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

To be sure, top-tier tech earnings aren’t the only catalyst that could disrupt the calm in the stock market this week.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

"This will fundamentally change the digital economy and disrupt business models."

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

The horizontal layering allows some seismic waves to travel long distances, while the vertical intrusions appear to disrupt and weaken others.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

I feel like a mockingbird, dive-bombing anyone who wants to disrupt the dynamics of Room 203.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

They argue high concentration of the elements of mifepristone in water, specifically a hormone called progesterone, disrupts and reduces fertility in women.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

Slaughter disrupts this design and largely eliminates its incentives for bipartisanship.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

That brief warming disrupts the superconducting state and increases the sensor's electrical resistance.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

The remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the BOK will resume tightening as soon as next month, as the Iran crisis drives up energy prices and disrupts supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

We trade in our morning books for our afternoon books and then Boy21 says, “They don’t want me to wear my outer-space clothes. They say it disrupts the school day. Do you agree?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

"The earthquakes have disrupted lives, damaged critical infrastructure, and created new challenges for Venezuela's recovery," said Susana Cordeiro Guerra, World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The attacks have disrupted flows through a pipeline that delivers Russian and Kazakh oil to the Black Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Last year, Morgan Stanley says, one-fifth of the buying demand for gold originated with ETFs, however that positive sentiment has been disrupted by the Gulf crisis, and the prospect of rate hikes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

These abnormal clumps, known as tau tangles, are associated with cognitive decline, disrupted brain function, and the death of neurons.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

“In the ten days since our marriage night was disrupted, my wedded joys are all turned to sorrow. Now Hamlet finds quarrel with my virtue, but there is no cause.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

AI chatbots can quickly generate text, code and other content, potentially disrupting creative industries in Hollywood and elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

“The solution is becoming obvious — companies will want to build a way to make sure they can switch AI models without disrupting their business,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Phones, power banks and vapes are spontaneously catching fire on planes, injuring passengers and disrupting flights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

As the region sweltered through its latest heatwave, the wildfire -- rare in the north of the country -- quickly spread, disrupting rail and road traffic during a busy holiday travel weekend.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Mr. Donnelly said, “Look, Betty, I’m sorry for disrupting your practice. Can I just get the last names of the girls?”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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