uprooting

Example Sentences

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Her neighbour, 71-year-old Kusum Mishra, who arrived 50 years ago, also dismissed the "petty compensation" offered, complaining that "they are uprooting us and destroying our lives."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Remaining in an existing home has powerful appeal compared with uprooting one’s life and relocating to somewhere new and unfamiliar.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

It meant completely uprooting her life and also focusing on a singular character for an extended period of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

The social and economic costs of uprooting are bigger than the tax savings.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

In its fury, the bear was clawing at the mouth of the cave, uprooting the yew and tearing it apart.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver