disperse
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This material consists of a single atomic layer of carbon with oxygen groups attached, giving it the ability to disperse well in water and perform a range of functions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
For business, it eliminated the need for geographic proximity, allowing corporations to disperse their operations and enabling the first skyscrapers to function efficiently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Five people were arrested for failing to disperse, Coss said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Another cop car pulled up and then another, then all eight cops started asking the crowd to disperse, only holding a few people back to ask questions.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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