dislodged

Example Sentences

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Utility company Con Edison said a passing truck likely dislodged the manhole’s cover about 12 minutes before Gocaj parked her car and fell into the open shaft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For Sir Keir to be dislodged, 81 MPs would have to back a specific opponent to face off against him.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Haitian security forces are currently conducting a large-scale offensive against criminal gangs and have dislodged one of their most notorious members, Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue."

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Even worse, if the boulder refused to become dislodged, it might drag the Mykali down to the bottom.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler