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displace

[dis-pleys] / dɪsˈpleɪs /




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Even software, which took a beating early this year on fears that AI will displace many of their offerings, has whipsawed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Verstappen then beat that mark by 0.257secs to take top spot, only for Antonelli to displace him.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But it can offset some energy use, and in some apartments, it could displace over half the electricity consumed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

In the last second, before the gods reached the Parthenon, they seemed to displace themselves, like they’d jumped through hyperspace.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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