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Romania, the lawmakers noted, is a reliable ally that has hosted a U.S. missile defense detachment since 2016.

This change in mind-set fits within a broader cultural arc that includes the “Buddha-like” attitude and the “lying flat” movement—rejections of relentless competition in favor of detachment.

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He spoke with detachment, as he often does.

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Can a detailed examination of a band known for their “cool detachment,” “workmanlike” approach and “apathetic demeanor” hold a reader’s interest through this much scrutiny?

And despite the scrutiny, he treats fame with detachment.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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