Sentence examples for dislodge from inspiring English sources
dislodge
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
The word "dislodge" is correct and it is used in both spoken and written English. It is used to describe the act of removing something from a place or situation, usually with difficulty or force. For example, "He managed to dislodge the boulder from the path with a long stick.".
In the 2006 series of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, one of the show's researchers picked someone they knew to win the opportunity to ride a giant model pig and dislodge cash in a competition called Jiggy Bank.
It seems sinister that there was an attempt to dislodge the lawful process in these cases and substitute blanket imprisonment.
The rock paintings, more of which are being discovered yearly, are under threat from constant wildfires, from feral animals that rub against the cave walls and from wasps whose nests dislodge the ephemeral ochre paints.
He has tried and failed to dislodge Mugabe three times, although supporters argue that, on a level playing field, he would have won every time.
Conversely if the UUP leader fails to dislodge McCrea the UUP-Tory project will be judged to have been a failure and Empey's position as party chief would be untenable.
The price of new permits has shot up past $5,000 per car and is still rising.In short, public transport is vitally important, but it will never dislodge the car.
The dollar's relentless rise may dislodge a brick or two, but China is not about to let the yuan collapse.
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