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
"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
He sketches out what looks like a spider's web where each strand represents a point at which a teenager could drop out of education, lose a job or disengage entirely.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Hypershell’s app includes reminders for responsible use, including the proper way to disengage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Then, when Maurice failed to disengage himself immediately, I feared that out of politeness he would ask Rosy to join us for tea.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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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
As Maysilee Donner bravely disengages herself and heads for the stage, I catch a glimpse of my mother at my age, and no one has exaggerated her beauty.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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Mayra Goulart, political science professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, told AFP the main challenge for Lula and Flavio will be to reach "disengaged voters" who are highly likely to abstain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Authorities said they had “tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
"They just don't want to leave, they're very isolated, and they're totally disengaged."
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 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
With a deep breath, Sarai disengaged a moth from the ledge and spurred it forward, a single smithereen of darkness dispatched into the dim.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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Europe, the official said, finds itself alone because the Americans are disengaging with the region, meaning it must rely more on itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 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
“And when you venture outside of it, it can be quite disengaging for people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
"What's your name?" he said, coming over and disengaging the rabbit from the snare.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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