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dislocation

[dis-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌdɪs loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /


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“Periods of market dislocation have historically created some of the most attractive opportunities in direct lending,” Ares said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

“A short-term dislocation in oil is OK — markets historically bounce back,” Goldman said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 8, 2026

Neither theory, history nor the latest data suggest that AI job dislocation is likely to cause a recession, writes Greg Ip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The left wheel strikes a stone and he hears, or thinks he does, a bump that may be the dislocation of his trunk.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison