Example Sentences

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The earthquake, which struck on Monday morning, triggered tsunami warnings in Indonesia, south of Mindanao and across Japan's Pacific coast, displacing tens of thousands of people.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Capybaras have been migrating to cities since the 2000s, as Brazilian metro areas grew, displacing their old habitats.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

In the same 50 years, settlers had continued their westward push with the backing of the federal government, displacing Native Americans, and urban centers had begun to industrialize, leading to labor unrest among workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"Additionally, flash floods have swept through several areas, displacing approximately 2,690 families and causing widespread destruction of infrastructure and property."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He shook his head violently, almost displacing his hat.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara