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displacement

[dis-pleys-muhnt] / dɪsˈpleɪs mənt /


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Millions of people have fled the fighting and are living cheek-by-jowl in displacement camps, under tarps and tents and with poor hygiene conditions.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Young people are gripped by fear of job displacement and economic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The North African country has been described as the world’s largest humanitarian challenge, notably in terms of displacement and hunger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"The challenge is the operational environment, including insecurity, displacement, limited infrastructure and intense population movement, which make outbreak control far more complex."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

If there is no wave, or if the spot is in the same state it would be in if there was no wave, there is no displacement.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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