disruption
noun
forcible separation or division into parts.
disruptions
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pluralof disruption.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Aid disruptions and aftershocks across the Indonesian island of Flores are fuelling fears among thousands of survivors who were displaced by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
That’s mainly because global refining capacity for finished fuels is severely constrained by geopolitical conflicts and facility disruptions, even as crude supplies remain relatively stable.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
The travel disruptions were also creating uncertainty for LAX travelers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Still, the continued disruptions are running down global oil inventories and reducing the market’s ability to absorb shocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even the judge, who usually tolerated no disruptions, seemed to embrace the drama of the moment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
