displace

Example Sentences

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The development is expected to displace 130 bat roosts but Reform UK county councillor, Vernon Smith, said he was astonished by the cost of the project.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“We continue to believe it is highly unlikely that tools from the frontier labs will displace cybersecurity vendors, particularly those that primarily provide solutions that do real-time detection & response,” D.A.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A survey of chief financial officers found AI will primarily displace workers in routine, clerical and administrative roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

With war quickly spilling over Iran’s borders across the Middle East and concerns that AI could displace entire knowledge-based companies and industries, investors have been searching for safety lately.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

I’ve got guts, Jerry murmured, getting up by degrees, careful not to displace any of his bones or sinews.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier