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dislocate

[dis-loh-keyt, dis-loh-keyt] / ˈdɪs loʊˌkeɪt, dɪsˈloʊ keɪt /


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Moreover, political instability could dislocate the supply chains for minerals on which Carpenter’s operations depend.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

It was an evening made worse by an injury to Hull's Samoa prop Ligi Sao, who left the field bound for hospital after appearing to dislocate his left knee cap.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2025

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

From Seattle Times Apr. 7, 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

The jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

They "come to be recognised only in limited ways, and any political act immediately dislocates them from the US".

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

This dislocates or untethers us from official narratives, which then makes governments more susceptible to corrupt and self-serving behavior, and citizens more prone to mistrust and improbable beliefs.

From Salon May 21, 2023

Bellinger dislocates his shoulder after a home run.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2020

We have seen this before in history, when rapid change destroys people’s livelihoods dislocates communities and leaves a widespread sense of unease and, often, resentment.

From The Guardian Mar. 30, 2019

Haie laughs so much that he dislocates his jaw, and suddenly stands there helpless with his mouth wide open.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

Note: Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt was downgraded out for Game 2 because of a dislocated right pinkie finger.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

The remaining bill of the year was for my 2-year-old’s emergency room visit for a dislocated elbow.

From Slate Apr. 25, 2026

“Tankers are out of position, supply chains dislocated, and the task of re-aligning vessels with loading and discharge points may create a logistical bottleneck in the weeks ahead.”

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

“Woodside’s exposure provides greater optionality in a dislocated energy market particularly as it looks to sell-down equity interest in Louisiana LNG,” Citi adds, referring to its U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

She catapulted to her feet and threw herself into a salute that must have nearly dislocated her shoulder.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

“We see the shape of hiring changing some of these skills and backgrounds, but at the same time, we don’t see it dislocating the need for having great individuals with deep, critical-thinking skills,” Narayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

"I took the silliest fall that ultimately resulted in me dislocating my shoulder," Kim said.

From Barron's Jan. 8, 2026

Ohtani hasn’t looked right in the two games he’s played since partially dislocating his shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2024

The surgery, which tennis star Andy Murray also had, involves dislocating the upper end of the thighbone, trimming it, capping it and removing cartilage before putting it back in place.

From Seattle Times Nov. 28, 2023

Alex hurled himself out of its path, once again crashing into the ground, almost dislocating his shoulder.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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