Phrases with «uprooting»

The word "uprooting" means to pull out or remove something, usually a plant, from the ground by pulling its roots out. It can also be used figuratively to describe removing or displacing someone or something from their established place or situation. Full definition

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Sentences with «uprooting»

Her piety is a desperate but empty gesture — another symbol devoid of content, another piece of culture uprooted from cult. (firstthings.com)
Vehicles that are parked or pulled - over outside can face damage from uprooted trees, downed streetlights or flying debris. (trustedchoice.com)
Steel maize plants, ceramic jerry cans, concrete chainsaws and wooden AK - 47s become symbols for the difficulties of surviving through subsistence in difficult economic conditions and evoke the idea of brutal uprooting of cultural heritage, political revolution and its self - perpetuating cycle of domination. (1-54.com)
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Phrases with «uprooting»

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