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disruptive

adjective as in causing trouble, confusion

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“Wolves are here in California and that is an amazing ecological return. Yet, their reemergence is a significant, disruptive change for rural communities.”

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Markets have never been good at this, often prone to bubbles as excitement builds about disruptive technologies, usually with a narrative about how “this time is different.”

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Although many of those interim efforts never saw the light of day, those that did were powered by an extra dose of passion and tenacity during a particularly disruptive time.

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"We unequivocally deny that any representative appointed by George engaged in intimidating or disruptive behaviour," his statement stated.

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“The question is not whether adjustment comes, but how fast and how disruptive it will be.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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