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dislocation

[dis-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌdɪs loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /


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“We are seeing an increasingly attractive opportunity set, driven by market dislocation, complexity, and the demand for flexible capital.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Alesina found that spending cuts are more likely to stabilize finances without prolonged economic dislocation.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Neither theory, history nor the latest data suggest that AI job dislocation is likely to cause a recession, writes Greg Ip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

A falling away, a dislocation was taking place.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison