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disruptions

noun

plural of disruption

as in disturbances

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip

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Recent Examples of disruptions The water main break was the latest in Los Angeles over the last few months as officials struggle with aging infrastructure and failing water systems that have caused major disruptions for motorists and residents. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The undertaking will also test the ability of the sprawling House Democrats to work together and avoid the chaotic divisions and disruptions that have hobbled Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The consequences of early gut microbiome disruptions may not stop at childhood. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Department leaders are evaluating how to best deploy resources for different emergencies and minimize disruptions. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Starlink disruptions Zelenskyy also said that for the second time this week, Ukraine received no advance warning about Russian ballistic missile launches. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Commercial flights are still operating in Saudi Arabia, though service has faced major disruptions at times. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Russia had no further information about the Starlink disruptions in Ukraine. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 That fuel equation is becoming increasingly relevant for freight operators as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz send energy prices higher. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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disturbances

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However, existing machines have only hundreds to thousands of qubits, and environmental disturbances can introduce errors during computation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating can also affect emotional well-being, and for some women, these symptoms can interfere with everyday activities and quality of life.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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