uprooted

Example Sentences

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Campaigning for a second term, Mr. Trump became fully uprooted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At least three former colleagues of mine have uprooted their families, changed jobs and moved overseas within the last few years.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Uprisings rocked and, in some cases, uprooted strongman rulers in places such as Egypt, Tunisia and Libya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When Tammy Hine uprooted her entire life and moved to the UK's most remote inhabited island, she may have misjudged her wardrobe choices.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Our structures had been discovered and uprooted; those who were not captured were scrambling to stay one step ahead of the enemy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela