disruptive
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Cloudflare’s CEO called this “Google’s DeepSeek moment”— referring to China’s disruptive AI model.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
But while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disruptive to global supplies, others argue the world today is more resilient.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s surprising because ARK invests in disruptive innovators that it believes can deliver sizable long-term returns, so tends to buy the dip when there’s a major selloff in one of the stocks it likes.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
On the security front, Australia and the EU will strengthen cooperation in areas such as crisis management, maritime security and disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Students become disruptive when they’re not actively engaged.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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