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dislocate

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


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"I'm not going to say he's out, but I think it'd be doubtful if you dislocate your shoulder," Italy coach John Davison told reporters.

From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026

Due to being unable to be as active as I wanted, I lost a lot of muscle which caused my joints to deteriorate and dislocate frequently.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2022

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

Like the author, Violet has a genetic condition that means the character dislocates joints and breaks bones easily - so must use her wits and inner strength to help her survive.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025

Unfortunately, minutes into his triumphant return, he dislocates two fingers after swiping right too overzealously.

From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2021

Bellinger dislocates his shoulder after a home run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2020

We have seen this before in history, when rapid change destroys people’s livelihoods dislocates communities and leaves a widespread sense of unease and, often, resentment.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 30, 2019

Haie laughs so much that he dislocates his jaw, and suddenly stands there helpless with his mouth wide open.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

On Sunday, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in a loss to the Cowboys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady might have spoken for all of us when viewing the play in which Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

Cardiff lock Teddy Williams, who made a welcome return from a dislocated right foot suffered in October, failed to gather the restart.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

It was a good plan, but when I tried to actually get my arm out of the mummy bag, I flailed around like a fish out of water, and nearly dislocated my shoulder.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

Wide receiver Malik Nabers had to pop his right shoulder into place after dislocating it during the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“We see the shape of hiring changing some of these skills and backgrounds, but at the same time, we don’t see it dislocating the need for having great individuals with deep, critical-thinking skills,” Narayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

"I took the silliest fall that ultimately resulted in me dislocating my shoulder," Kim said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026

During a surveying trip in 1785, Lee was carrying Washington’s surveying chain when he slipped on some stones and fell, breaking or dislocating one of his knees.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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