Example Sentences

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Though Shelvey has uprooted from the UK, the 33-year-old said the north east was "the only place there he would want to live".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Across Sudan, the fighting has uprooted around 1 million people, 220,000 of whom have fled into neighbouring states.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

Something uncertain has happened that has uprooted Marcel’s larger community, leaving only him and Connie, whose health is slipping.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

As someone who has uprooted himself dozens of times over the years, he appreciates his guests’ momentary enchantment.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2021

The slant digging and down-raking action of hoofs on the steeper slopes of moraines has uprooted and buried many of the tender plants from year to year, without allowing them time to mature their seeds.

From The Mountains of California by Muir, John