detaching

Example Sentences

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Detaching the thousands of cells underneath and loading the batteries into metal drums could take up to two hours per car.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

Detaching from the result was Gigi Fernández’s motto even while she was on the pro tour.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2019

Last year I compiled a list of scientific findings around the topic of creativity in my post, “Multiple Creativity Studies Suggest: Creating Our Reality Requires Detaching From It.”

From Forbes • Aug. 13, 2014

Detaching himself from the day-to-day operation in the post-Magic era, the owner told his high-maintenance general manager he could reach him through the Lakers’ lawyer.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2011

Detaching it from the jacket, he tossed it across to Matthias.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques