Example Sentences

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Pandemic Horde suffered such a staggering defeat that the group ultimately disbanded.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

That means making sure that vacant directorship positions are filled by qualified experts, the review panels necessary to award grants aren’t disbanded, and staffing is sufficient to meet the scientific and operational demand.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“The faction system that has long supported itself on the hacks of discarded human beings will be disbanded at once,” says Evelyn.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth