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disengage

[dis-en-geyj] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /


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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

The officer can then disengage from the pursuit while still tracking the suspect.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

To disengage, drivers have to press a button to the lower left of the steering wheel—an act of conscious hyperconsumption.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

The hunters disengage the sacks and fling them expertly to the waiting sailors.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

But Five Point-backed companies’ handling of increasingly scarce resources somewhat disengages each of them from commodity price fluctuations, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

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

"This not only disengages people from society generally. For that small minority who get really caught up in conspiracies, it can actually affect their behaviour," explained Prof Bobby Duffy, who led the research.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2022

“Imagine if the autopilot disengages once in 10,000 miles,” he said.

From New York Times Jun. 7, 2017

Finally the deadbolt disengages, and I pull the door open, revealing the treasure trove of survival gear.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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

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

Across the street, Drave watched, and when the alchemist was gone, he disengaged from the shadows, crept to the mouth of the alley, and went in.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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

“And when you venture outside of it, it can be quite disengaging for people.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2025

By the time the other kids caught up with her, the locks were already disengaging.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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