dislocate
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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
It would destroy the economy, dislocate millions of Americans and destabilize the globe.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 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 jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing dislocate
Power Prefix: dis-
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