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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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They say price gyrations and the uncertainty hanging over the conflict make it all but impossible to plan investments—and that the disruption is already far-reaching.

From The Wall Street Journal

Executives say the conflict has made it difficult to replenish stores in the Gulf, with shipping and airfreight disruptions delaying deliveries, though most spring/summer collections were already in place.

From The Wall Street Journal

But schedules remain limited and prone to disruption.

From BBC

In recent years, automakers have incurred costly charges from supply-chain disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Intensifying return-on-investment concerns or AI disruption risks might be enough to cause it to erupt earlier, analysts added.

From Barron's