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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Recent Examples of disruption
The impact of such wholesale disruption cannot be understated.
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Leonardo Trasande, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
With higher costs of goods from inflation and supply chain disruption, higher costs of living and rents (especially in Austin), and a thinner workforce demanding and deserving higher wages and more benefits, the cost of meals everywhere has gone up.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Limited disruption The extent of the disruption, if any, caused by the damage to the cables is unclear.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
This segment of the company was impacted by several disruptions including hurricanes Helene and Milton, and a drop in demand in Europe during the Paris Olympics.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Leonardo Trasande, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
With higher costs of goods from inflation and supply chain disruption, higher costs of living and rents (especially in Austin), and a thinner workforce demanding and deserving higher wages and more benefits, the cost of meals everywhere has gone up.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Limited disruption The extent of the disruption, if any, caused by the damage to the cables is unclear.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
This segment of the company was impacted by several disruptions including hurricanes Helene and Milton, and a drop in demand in Europe during the Paris Olympics.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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