disband
verb (used with object)
to break up or dissolve (an organization).
disbanding
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present participleof disband.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Discovery is expected to close Tuesday, disbanding Warner’s corporate structure and retiring Warner investors at $31.17 a share.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Before disbanding in 1991, it was the only such alliance in history whose members invaded each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
He announced the disbanding of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025
In 2017, three years prior to the group disbanding, documents seen by the BBC showed the estimated total value of its assets was £58.6m.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
The voices of Edna’s disbanding guests jarred like a discordant note upon the quiet harmony of the night.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
