disbanded

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And, according to Mr. Thompson’s telling, it eventually upended everything when he disbanded the group in the mid-’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The SQA was disbanded following criticism from teachers and politicians, in part for how it handled exam grading during the Covid pandemic and in part for its handling of the 2024 Higher history exam paper.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The lack of martial vigor rings especially true of the other groups, the seemingly disbanded Hurras al-Din in Syria and al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

The pirate crew disbanded in terror, chattering and clicking as they dropped their weapons, forgot the captives, ignored Chrysaor’s orders, and jumped overboard.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan