displacement
Example Sentences
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Its construction brought some economic opportunity, but it also accelerated land displacement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Shopify’s stock has fallen 21% this year, partly due to AI displacement fears.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The displacement of longtime No. 1 “Citizen Kane” by “Vertigo” in 2012 was a tectonic event.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
It is a story that involves war, displacement, a cart ride across Europe, a refugee camp and some visa troubles.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
In an earthquake, the effect is similar, but the displacement comes from below.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing displacement
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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