detach
Example Sentences
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“I’ll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it’s time to detach myself from it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Your second choice is to detach with love and repay the $1,000, as he suggests he needs it more than you do.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026
As ovarian cancer grows, some cells detach from the main tumor and enter the fluid-filled space within the abdomen.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
“It plays on manipulation techniques,” said Small, who has now created a guide for others who are trying to understand how large language models work and are trying to detach themselves.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
We remained standing in the Appelplatz for a long time, unable to detach ourselves from this surreal moment.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.