dislocate
Example Sentences
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"I'm not going to say he's out, but I think it'd be doubtful if you dislocate your shoulder," Italy coach John Davison told reporters.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
He’d dislocate fingers in practice and pop them back in like nothing happened.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023
Concentrated in numbers, they can dislocate an enemy's defences.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023
When players tear a knee ligament or dislocate a shoulder, when they wobble away from a jarring collision, trainers help them to the sideline and play resumes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023
The jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
