uprooted

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And how much does she dedicate to Nothingness Flats, her home in the Mojave Desert that’s being uprooted and flattened for the sake of a massive solar array?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

Sometimes the townspeople came to stand on the bridge and watch the struggle as the carp splashed their way back to the pools from which the flood had uprooted them.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya