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disruption

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /
NOUN
division
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The Fund warned deficits would likely be higher if the conflict in the Middle East and its disruption of energy supplies is prolonged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Although the government was "monitoring impacts on public services", he said, "no disruption is anticipated".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The IMF warned that eurozone deficits would likely be higher if the Middle East conflict and energy supply disruption are prolonged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

While oil benchmarks have eased from recent highs, any renewed disruption in the Gulf could quickly reverse that trend.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s just a disruption to the school, don’t you think?”

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements




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