Sometimes these have Displaced the strata for hundreds and even thousands of feet-that is to say, that a bed occurring at, for example, a few feet from the surface upon one side of a fault, has sunk hundreds or thousands of feet on the other side.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Thus when Edward became king Grafton Displaced Berthelet as Royal Printer, and henceforth had time for little save official work.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
These thoughts sprang at once into his reflection, but were barely entertained before nobler ones Displaced them.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr