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
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
Due to being unable to be as active as I wanted, I lost a lot of muscle which caused my joints to deteriorate and dislocate frequently.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2022
He’s had the shoulder dislocate either completely or partially a handful of times over the last season.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
Mal jutted her chin at the man so hard, it looked as though she would surely dislocate her jaw.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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Like the author, Violet has a genetic condition that means the character dislocates joints and breaks bones easily - so must use her wits and inner strength to help her survive.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025
The force dislocates the core from the tight leaf structure, and, with a quick twist, it pops right out.
From Salon ● May 28, 2021
Bellinger dislocates his shoulder after a home run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2020
We have seen this before in history, when rapid change destroys people’s livelihoods dislocates communities and leaves a widespread sense of unease and, often, resentment.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 30, 2019
Haie laughs so much that he dislocates his jaw, and suddenly stands there helpless with his mouth wide open.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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They will probably do so without cornerback Jaylen Watson, who left against the Broncos after suffering a dislocated right shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Washington Commanders' hopes of getting back in the play-offs were dealt a huge blow last week as quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The remaining bill of the year was for my 2-year-old’s emergency room visit for a dislocated elbow.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
At the age of six, Clara had foreseen that the horse was going to throw Luis, but he refused to listen and had had a dislocated hip ever since.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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“I was unprepared for how dislocating it ended up being,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo faces a month on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder, the club said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
The wide receiver missed the last two months on injured reserve after dislocating an elbow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
On a difficult surface, against a world-class attack and with England in a dire situation, Pope's superb effort came in his first competitive match of any kind since dislocating his shoulder in July.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2024
During a surveying trip in 1785, Lee was carrying Washington’s surveying chain when he slipped on some stones and fell, breaking or dislocating one of his knees.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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