serious disruption

Frequency: 8.222.4 per million words

indicates a disruption with significant negative consequences

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Examples (10)

  • The cyberattack caused a serious disruption to our online services for several hours.
  • Heavy snowfall is expected to cause serious disruption to road and rail travel tomorrow.
  • The unexpected closure of the canal led to serious disruption in global shipping routes.
  • Officials warned that the strike could result in serious disruption to public transport.
  • The new regulations have created a serious disruption for small businesses in the area.
  • His long-term illness caused serious disruption to his academic progress.
  • We are working hard to minimize what has been a serious disruption to our customers.
  • The political instability is causing serious disruption to international trade.
  • Without immediate repairs, the damaged pipeline poses a risk of serious disruption to the water supply.
  • The company experienced serious disruption after its main supplier went bankrupt.