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dislocate

[dis-loh-keyt, dis-loh-keyt] / ˈdɪs loʊˌkeɪt, dɪsˈloʊ keɪt /


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Moreover, political instability could dislocate the supply chains for minerals on which Carpenter’s operations depend.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Melanie Hartshorn, 33, of Cramlington, Northumberland, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which causes her skull to dislocate from her neck and spine.

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 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

Will giving birth be a beautiful if intense experience or will you hemorrhage, dislocate your pelvis or require an emergency C-section?

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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

They "come to be recognised only in limited ways, and any political act immediately dislocates them from the US".

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026

Unfortunately, minutes into his triumphant return, he dislocates two fingers after swiping right too overzealously.

From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2021

Bellinger dislocates his shoulder after a home run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2020

I have seen shows featuring such clothing before, but there is something about how they are presented here, as objects in their own right, that dislocates you, makes you look anew.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 19, 2020

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

Pantoja dislocated his elbow when he fell while trying to defend against one of Van’s moves on Dec. 6 at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 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

Cardiff lock Teddy Williams, who made a welcome return from a dislocated right foot suffered in October, failed to gather the restart.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 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

She catapulted to her feet and threw herself into a salute that must have nearly dislocated her shoulder.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

Wide receiver Malik Nabers had to pop his right shoulder into place after dislocating it during the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“We see the shape of hiring changing some of these skills and backgrounds, but at the same time, we don’t see it dislocating the need for having great individuals with deep, critical-thinking skills,” Narayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

"I took the silliest fall that ultimately resulted in me dislocating my shoulder," Kim said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026

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

Alex hurled himself out of its path, once again crashing into the ground, almost dislocating his shoulder.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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