demobbing

Definition of demobbingnext
present participle of demob, chiefly British
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Verb
  • Rattling off the potential for irreparable harm, the attorney said that demobilizing the project and then restarting it would significantly delay the overall timeline of the critical infrastructure project, or even torpedo the whole thing.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In the 1970s, the Soviet Union enjoyed an advantageous shift in nuclear and conventional capabilities relative to the United States, which was demobilizing after the Vietnam War.
    Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Suggs set the tone for the series in the opening quarter of Game 1, disrupting Pistons passes, sinking a pair of 3-pointers and belly-flopping to the floor to collect a loose basketball.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Rather than relying on a future sale, many owners are proactively planning how to fund taxes and expenses without disrupting operations.
    Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Federal lawyers said judges made mistakes in dismissing the cases by arguing the Civil Rights Act granted the attorney general access to local voting records.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Quit dismissing them as uneducated.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In addition, local inland wetland agencies may have stricter regulations on planting, disturbing or controlling specific invasive plants in sensitive areas within their town.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
  • Remaining quiet and respectful increases the chances of observing bears in their natural habitat without disturbing them.
    Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Demobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobbing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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