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

In March, the BBC reported how Mr Durose had been prescribed diazepam for a chronic condition called hypermobility, which can cause fatigue, pain and stiffness in joints and muscles, and for joints to dislocate easily.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 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

The jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan