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disrupt

[dis-ruhpt] / dɪsˈrʌpt /




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If the key damage occurs when a-beta interferes with tau inside neurons, those external plaques may not directly disrupt tau or the microtubules it supports.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

After the paper finally published the story eight months later, the White House decided the second recovery mission was too dangerous, fearing Moscow would disrupt the mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Sir Richard, who left MI6 last year, said the UK should address the concern by "doubling down" on its support of Ukraine, improving cyber security and investing in "good intelligence" to disrupt Russia's activity.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Ukraine has intensified strikes on other roads in occupied areas, such as the R-280, which links Russia to Crimea, in order to disrupt the logistics of Russian forces.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

That’s the law I’ve set down for myself—don’t disrupt the life you’re living in.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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