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displace

[dis-pleys] / dɪsˈpleɪs /




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Even software, which took a beating early this year on fears that AI will displace many of their offerings, has whipsawed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Verstappen then beat that mark by 0.257secs to take top spot, only for Antonelli to displace him.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A cheaper robot worker would not solve all of those problems, but it fits neatly into Beijing’s broader answer: make factories more automated, more productive and harder to displace.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Only the further evidence that I’ll now present can help us answer two more questions: What advantages enabled the Bantu to displace the Pygmies and Khoisan?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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