displacement
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Young people are gripped by fear of job displacement and economic uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The North African country has been described as the world’s largest humanitarian challenge, notably in terms of displacement and hunger.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
"The challenge is the operational environment, including insecurity, displacement, limited infrastructure and intense population movement, which make outbreak control far more complex."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
She said that “years of conflict and displacement have left health systems on their knees, and that makes containing this outbreak all the harder.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
In an earthquake, the effect is similar, but the displacement comes from below.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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