disruptive
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China has shrunk to 18% of the car maker’s volumes and is not likely to come back, U.S. tariffs are disruptive, and the luxury backdrop has been weak, Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
As the world’s most important semiconductor hub, the threat of invasion or even just speculation about it would be extremely disruptive for markets.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The flight from Melbourne was headed to Dallas on Friday when it was forced to make a stop-off in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, due to the disruptive passenger.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Banks said it could be "extremely disruptive" permitting every classroom departure that is requested but said "it's the only way".
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Kira leaned slightly to the right, trying to see around them, trying not to let the Council of Guardians know that something disruptive was happening.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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