dislocation

Example Sentences

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Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

For now, though, the weakness in bank stocks looks more like a temporary dislocation for some of the big banks and not a harbinger of economic doom and gloom.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“A short-term dislocation in oil is OK — markets historically bounce back,” Goldman said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 8, 2026

Further market dislocation could push deal volume even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A falling away, a dislocation was taking place.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison