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

On both sides of the street, the sidewalk rises and falls, uprooted and cracked by shallow roots because over many decades, the trees were not properly maintained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

Beside the back step he reached into the vegetable garden and uprooted a small head of lettuce.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry