dislodgement

Example Sentences

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Not since World War II has such a massive wave of human dislodgement taken place within Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022

Some ophthalmologists still insist that the small corneal lenses should not be worn in active sports because of the risk of dislodgement.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Filipinos displayed a rare intelligence in the construction of their defences near the Zapote River and its neighbourhood, and but for the employment of artillery their dislodgement therefrom would have been extremely difficult.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John

Defeat could not be risked just now, for that meant a resubjugated South, and then General Washington's dislodgement from Philadelphia and New Jersey, which would be the end of our hopes and our efforts.

From Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman by Caldwell, Willie Walker

The dislodgement of this force, or the withdrawal of Polk’s line, was an evident necessity.

From The Third Day at Stone's River by Kniffin, Gilbert C.