as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland
the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors
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Recent Examples of displacement
But a history of displacement for canal projects has fostered mistrust, Agrazal told CNN.
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
So the displacement of the neighboring community and the lack of tourists is taking its toll.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of displacement and instability across our country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Job fears play a part in this, with 58% of people worried about displacement due to automation.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
So the displacement of the neighboring community and the lack of tourists is taking its toll.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of displacement and instability across our country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Job fears play a part in this, with 58% of people worried about displacement due to automation.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for displacement
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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