dislocate

Example Sentences

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"I'm not going to say he's out, but I think it'd be doubtful if you dislocate your shoulder," Italy coach John Davison told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

He’d dislocate fingers in practice and pop them back in like nothing happened.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Concentrated in numbers, they can dislocate an enemy's defences.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023

When players tear a knee ligament or dislocate a shoulder, when they wobble away from a jarring collision, trainers help them to the sideline and play resumes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

If one is to rule, and to continue ruling, one must be able to dislocate the sense of reality.

From "1984" by George Orwell