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
The Zambian-born Danish fighter took a knee and was counted out after appearing to dislocate his shoulder.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024
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
He’s had the shoulder dislocate either completely or partially a handful of times over the last season.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022
The jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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