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

"I tripped over a step in the garden and managed to, somehow, dislocate my ankle; break my tibia and fibula; and rip two ligaments off the bone. What the heck," said Archibald.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

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

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 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