displaced

Example Sentences

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Nigeria's north‑east has seen repeated incidents in recent years in which military air operations against Islamist insurgents have mistakenly hit civilians, including in villages, camps for displaced people and markets.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The building bonanza is likely to boost GDP, analysts say, but some caution that it comes with risks, while residents displaced in the name of progress complain of being left behind.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That has put pressure on Lebanon’s delicate sectarian balance, with some communities expelling the displaced Shiites or not allowing them to come in the first place for fear of being targeted by Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A new Goldman Sachs report says that workers displaced by technological shifts can face lasting economic pain, raising a warning for those displaced by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In this picture you can see why my mother looks displaced.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan