disengage
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After confirming speaking with family members at the scene, deputies decided to "tactically disengage while continuing to monitor the situation", police said.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
International pressure has been increasing on the backers of this conflict to disengage as aid agencies estimate that more than 28 million people in Suan are facing acute hunger.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"If the strategy is not just to disengage from China, but it's to disengage more globally -- which I don't think it is, by the way -- I don't think it's sustainable," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Hypershell’s app includes reminders for responsible use, including the proper way to disengage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Red in the face, he tried to disengage himself from her embrace.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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"Sometimes, especially if it's fast-paced, she disengages and she doesn't want to play because she doesn't understand what she needs to do."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Tesla’s FSD controls steering, acceleration and braking, but requires close human supervision and intervention if it disengages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
If a pitcher disengages a third time and doesn’t record an out, a balk is called and all runners advance one base.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Even less complex systems can leave the driver distracted for 15 seconds after a motorist disengages, the research shows.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2015
He makes sure he does not disturb the arrangement of her shoes on the floor, but steps over them and disengages the back panel.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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Gallup estimates that workers who aren’t engaged or actively disengaged account for about $1.9 trillion in lost productivity nationally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Authorities said they had “tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Another accuses Sir Tony of ignoring what voters actually want their politicians to deliver, adding: "This is why so many people are angry and disengaged."
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
But even though Mariela has been one of his stalwarts, she seems disengaged and in no shape to rise to the occasion and win a part.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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In non-hybrid models, the AWD system consists of an electromagnetic coupling ahead of the rear differential, engaging and disengaging the rear wheels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Nevertheless, both governments appear to need each other, although, in light of the recent tensions, they are also moving towards disengaging from each other.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
The immediate payoff that comes from disengaging from social media might feel like “coffee money” in the short term, but “good habits have compounding effects,” Segrera said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025
But choosing to sit out doesn’t mean disengaging from the fight for democracy altogether.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025
“Only a little tired of myself,” replied Estella, disengaging her arm, and moving to the great chimney-piece, where she stood looking down at the fire.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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