as in disturbance
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip
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Continue reading … ‘LITTLE PADDLES’ – Protests, disruptions during Trump address mocked by liberal media figures.
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Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
That business strategy became known as the China Plus One, evolving into China Plus Many as companies expanded their sourcing capabilities to counter supply chain disruptions.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s causing the vaccination decline? COVID-19 caused a massive disruption in routine pediatric care, including vaccinations.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Trump's timing includes several long pauses for rounds of applause as well as a series of disruptions from Democrats in the audience.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
That business strategy became known as the China Plus One, evolving into China Plus Many as companies expanded their sourcing capabilities to counter supply chain disruptions.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
What’s causing the vaccination decline? COVID-19 caused a massive disruption in routine pediatric care, including vaccinations.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Trump's timing includes several long pauses for rounds of applause as well as a series of disruptions from Democrats in the audience.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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