detached
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Hearn, who visited the reflecting pool in June during a bike ride, has said he reached his hand in the water to touch a piece of the coating that had already detached from the bottom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
A detached two-story guesthouse sits on the property with a centerpiece rooftop vantage point presenting breathtaking views of the iconic Surfrider Beach, Malibu Lagoon, and rolling mountains.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Again, he seemed detached from the emotions of those delivering victim impact statements in front of him.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
One wheel of the plane sat near the debris, completely detached from the aircraft.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
His eyes regained their usual cool, detached look.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
Vocabulary lists containing detached
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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A Monster Calls
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"A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman
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