dislodged

Example Sentences

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Utility company Con Edison said a passing truck likely dislodged the manhole’s cover about 12 minutes before Gocaj parked her car and fell into the open shaft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

They had just dislodged Fred Holland and Walter Lees, who added 145 at The Oval in 1906, from the record books when Lawes perished.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

For now, however, no credible alternatives—including China’s currency—exist, Shearing writes, meaning the dollar is unlikely to be dislodged in the near term.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Gabe leaned down, slipped off one of the sandals he was wearing, and dislodged a pebble that had been rubbing against his toe.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry