dislocate
Example Sentences
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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
He’d dislocate fingers in practice and pop them back in like nothing happened.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023
When players tear a knee ligament or dislocate a shoulder, when they wobble away from a jarring collision, trainers help them to the sideline and play resumes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023
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
The two boys dislocate and grin at each other.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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