disrupture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disrupture
Example Sentences
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The piles of rock on each hand, but particularly on the Shenandoah, the evident marks of their disrupture and avulsion from their beds by the most powerful agents of nature, corroborate the impression.
From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Louise Manly
She now sunk into a state of unconsciousness, in which she continued for more than a week, suffering very much, indicating the speedy disrupture of all earthly ties, and inducing a perpetual vigil.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various
They may dislike the disrupture of old family ties and connections, and cling fondly to the traditions and associations of their youth.
From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by William Ferneley Allen
Presently the rough, rattling, and crashing sound, from the disrupture of the soil, and the breaking of the branches, and tearing up by the roots of the largest trees, gave warning of some tremendous incident.
From Tom Cringle's Log by Michael Scott
Some cataclysmal upheaval would seem to account for such disrupture rather than the infinitely slow processes suggested by geological history.
From The Roof of France by Matilda Betham-Edwards
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