displacement

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said in December such displacement could mirror that seen during the Industrial Revolution.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

One important method involves DNA strand displacement, a biochemical process that enables precise programming of movement using specific DNA sequences labeled as "fuel" and "structure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

"Lebanon was already facing multiple crises, and this massive displacement is adding immense pressure on families and services," Lindholm Billing said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A survey last year of 3,020 Americans 16 and older by workforce nonprofit Jobs for the Future showed widespread worry about AI-related job displacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Meaning, literally: a state of displacement, of being driven out of one’s senses.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides