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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 have been lowered because of higher fuel costs, increased disruption from the Iran conflict, and the impact of the strike, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Disgruntled tourists and locals have taken to social media to vent about the disruption to fuel supplies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They may need to consider hefty layouts on renewables and nuclear power to ensure steadier energy supplies ahead of any new disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

O’Reilly turned to me, an eyebrow raised in disapproval at my blurting disruption.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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