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disruptive

[dis-ruhp-tiv] / dɪsˈrʌp tɪv /


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Yet that’s likely just the opening salvo of a disruptive weather system that could affect the 38-day competition, which kicks off next week with games in Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Beijing on Monday also outlined broad countermeasures against foreign entities it deems harmful to Chinese interests or disruptive to Chinese investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Although the X-59 was designed to minimize the disruptive sonic boom typically associated with supersonic aircraft, these initial supersonic flights are not intended to demonstrate that capability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A prisoner in kemmer would be a disruptive element in his work-squad.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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