unplugged

Example Sentences

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She claimed she was off work and home alone—that she had unplugged her phone and gone to bed.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

We were unplugged by necessity, by force majeure, by decree of Xcel Energy Inc., and compelled to set aside our screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Worse, it hasn’t occurred to him to think past the triumph of his product launch, that his Creature can’t be readily unplugged.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

And it seems that for most people, being unplugged and out in the world would be a dealbreaker.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

“Charlie, what do you say we keep it unplugged for a couple more days?” she asked.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney