detach

Example Sentences

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The first is to detach with love — that is, politely and kindly, and with no explanations or blame.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

“It plays on manipulation techniques,” said Small, who has now created a guide for others who are trying to understand how large language models work and are trying to detach themselves.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Mr Hawker says it is possible to combat a fear of hospitals through numerous therapies aimed at helping people detach from distressing memories without having to relive trauma.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

This interface plays a central role in the oxygen evolution reaction by helping intermediate molecules bind and detach at optimal rates.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2025

We were seated by the fire, as just now described, and Miss Havisham still had Estella’s arm drawn through her own, and still clutched Estella’s hand in hers, when Estella gradually began to detach herself.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens