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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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AI could see a “self-imposed regulation or a slowdown in development” to allow more time to adjust to its implications, though they identify no evidence of broad labor-market disruption from the emerging technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The problem is that the path and pace of technological disruption in the labor market is inherently unpredictable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fears of artificial-intelligence disruption only added to the pain at the start of 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

West Ham also issued a statement, saying Sullivan had denied any "illegal conduct" and was leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When I’m here in her life at school, I’m the disruption.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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