displacement

Example Sentences

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The conflict has created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.

From Barron's

It’s a genuine calamity—there are deaths, as well as displacement of babies and the ill, including one nun recently diagnosed with tuberculosis but who had no choice but to continue caring for the kids.

From The Wall Street Journal

For now, residents feel trapped between bombardment and displacement, uncertain how long they can endure.

From Barron's

The center funded converting a judiciary building in Sweida into a displacement center housing 130 families, complete with a workshop where women could sew clothing, including uniforms for Druze militias.

From Los Angeles Times

"The targets were far from population centres," the official said, adding that no displacement of residents had been reported and government forces had not been ordered to deploy to the targeted areas.

From Barron's