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dislocations

noun

plural of dislocation

as in disruptions

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

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Recent Examples of dislocations The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 And bond volatility surged this month, raising concerns about dislocations arising in markets. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 Its physical, psychological, and temporal dislocations often precede the possibility of narration itself. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The obstacles are lattice and thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between GaN and silicon, which generates threading dislocations during epitaxial growth. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 These include endometriosis, POTS (a disorder of the autonomic nervous system), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (a tissue disorder that causes joint pain, dislocations, and fatigue). — Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 At the same time, Buffett struck a notably calm tone on broader markets, suggesting that recent volatility doesn't come close to the kind of dislocations that historically created compelling opportunities for Berkshire. — Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026 It was punctuated by short setbacks in the early 1840s, and in the ’50s the dislocations caused by the discovery of gold in Victoria diverted labor from South Australia, especially from the copper industry. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 So, bruises, scrapes, fractures, and dislocations. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026

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The water main break was the latest in Los Angeles over the last few months as officials struggle with aging infrastructure and failing water systems that have caused major disruptions for motorists and residents.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The undertaking will also test the ability of the sprawling House Democrats to work together and avoid the chaotic divisions and disruptions that have hobbled Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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However, existing machines have only hundreds to thousands of qubits, and environmental disturbances can introduce errors during computation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating can also affect emotional well-being, and for some women, these symptoms can interfere with everyday activities and quality of life.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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