dislocation
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Woods said the oil market has so far been able to manage the dislocation because of the amount of crude in commercial inventories and the release of some strategic governments reserves.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Today’s private credit and equity jitters, or some other dislocation, could provide Abel with golden opportunities tomorrow given his even greater firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The recent private-credit market dislocation prompted ratings provider Moody’s Ratings to change its outlook for the business development companies sector to negative from stable to reflect increased redemption pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
A falling away, a dislocation was taking place.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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