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dislocate

[dis-loh-keyt, dis-loh-keyt] / ˈdɪs loʊˌkeɪt, dɪsˈloʊ keɪt /


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Moreover, political instability could dislocate the supply chains for minerals on which Carpenter’s operations depend.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The Zambian-born Danish fighter took a knee and was counted out after appearing to dislocate his shoulder.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024

He’s had the shoulder dislocate either completely or partially a handful of times over the last season.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022

Will giving birth be a beautiful if intense experience or will you hemorrhage, dislocate your pelvis or require an emergency C-section?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2022

If one is to rule, and to continue ruling, one must be able to dislocate the sense of reality.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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