uprooted
Example Sentences
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Three successive hurricanes tore through the spine of Florida’s citrus belt and uprooted entire groves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves' next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
At least three former colleagues of mine have uprooted their families, changed jobs and moved overseas within the last few years.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
The courtyards were littered with uprooted trees, broken bits of walls, and dead chickens.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
