disrupt
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Investors are concerned the U.S.-Iran stalemate could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, potentially leading to further crude price increases.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Investor concerns include the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt software makers that are major borrowers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
They can disrupt daily life and frequently send people to the emergency room.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Chipmakers including SK Hynix have been at pains to say they’re not currently running into problems, but the bank says a prolonged conflict could disrupt production.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
It is sleek, spare, and what he calls “fluid,” nothing to disrupt the line, meaning none of my cluttered look.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
Vocabulary lists containing disrupt
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President Obama's Speech to the Nation about Terrorism
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