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displace

[dis-pleys] / dɪsˈpleɪs /




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Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

It ended last year and started this one in a deep hole, succumbing to fears that artificial intelligence could displace software.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The new fear is that agentic commerce, featuring AI agents doing consumers’ shopping for them, will displace people tapping, swiping or clicking with their credit or debit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The overall effect of the proposal will be to displace veterans, not add housing, said a congressional staffer who is familiar with the issue but not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Rooting herself so deeply on that spot that nothing could displace her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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