dislocate
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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
"I tripped over a step in the garden and managed to, somehow, dislocate my ankle; break my tibia and fibula; and rip two ligaments off the bone. What the heck," said Archibald.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024
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
If one is to rule, and to continue ruling, one must be able to dislocate the sense of reality.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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