disengaged

Example Sentences

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It could remove the potential fouls as the ball is about to be delivered, as players would need to disengaged for a few seconds before this.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

But they are facing threats from all sides: A vengeful president; a distracted and disengaged audience used to endless scrolling and pop-pop-pops of entertainment; the creeping unreality of A.I.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Specifically, Gallup has found that nearly three-quarters of disengaged employees will change jobs for a 20% bump in pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

The little girl disengaged one hand without thinking about it, and clapped an expressionless golden mask over her face.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury