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detach

[dih-tach] / dɪˈtætʃ /


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The team was about to take her to the operating room when he was finally able to detach it.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

When the ice becomes thin enough, large portions can suddenly detach and break away at once.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Still, few experts believe Israel can fully detach itself from the United States in the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Last year, U.S. regulators recalled more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warning that the truck’s exterior panels could detach while driving.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He saw the shadow by the arch detach itself and come after him, almost as silent as the dead.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman




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