displace
Example Sentences
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The overall effect of the proposal will be to displace veterans, not add housing, said a congressional staffer who is familiar with the issue but not authorized to speak publicly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
"Such warnings are not intended to permanently displace civilians or prevent their lawful return," it added.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Bessent also said it is clear that China is trying to displace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
When combined with cheap, renewable sources of energy, this new take on old tech has the potential to displace much of the natural gas and other fossil fuels used for heating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Hrothgar’s nephew was kind, for all that, to the cousins he half intended to displace.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
Vocabulary lists containing displace
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"Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began" by Art Spiegelman
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