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displace

[dis-pleys] / dɪsˈpleɪs /




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A cheaper robot worker would not solve all of those problems, but it fits neatly into Beijing’s broader answer: make factories more automated, more productive and harder to displace.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

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

"Such warnings are not intended to permanently displace civilians or prevent their lawful return," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He uses “value capture,” for example, to describe situations where we allow a scoring system to displace our true purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The scythe could displace a passenger, forcing them to take a different seat, or even a different flight if there were no other available seats.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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