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displace

[dis-pleys] / dɪsˈpleɪs /




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Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The overall effect of the proposal will be to displace veterans, not add housing, said a congressional staffer who is familiar with the issue but not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Bessent also said it is clear that China is trying to displace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Goldman Sachs estimates AI could displace 6%-7% of U.S. workers in the next decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Rain or not, nobody in town that day wanted to miss out on seeing what sort of crew Ulbrickson had come up with that could displace his talented sophomores.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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