disrupt
verb (used with object)
to cause disorder or turmoil in.
were disrupting
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past progressiveof disrupt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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They also disputed the characterization that they were disrupting the work of other employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
Through August of last year, many Americans expressed fury and frustration that passport application wait times were disrupting their summer plans.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Earlier, power surges were disrupting elevators at Roosevelt and U District stations, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
That looked to be an unlikely achievement in Lviv back on Aug. 24 last year when air raid alerts were disrupting the second day of games.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2023
At their house on Saturday evenings, Ollie would heave dramatic sighs every time he thought Bas and I were disrupting his work.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
