dislocated

Example Sentences

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Redick said it was a “reduction” for Vanderbilt, meaning it was a procedure to restore his dislocated finger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The remaining bill of the year was for my 2-year-old’s emergency room visit for a dislocated elbow.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

“Tankers are out of position, supply chains dislocated, and the task of re-aligning vessels with loading and discharge points may create a logistical bottleneck in the weeks ahead.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Some Canadian aluminum was diverted to Europe over the summer, and executives expect pressure from dislocated customers of aluminum from the Middle East to lure metal away from the U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“She’s got a dislocated shoulder, and maybe a couple of broken ribs. I’m trying to get her to the hospital in Cooperstown.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz