disengage
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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
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
Sefia watched one of the tallest men in the crew disengage from the rest of the group and trot over to where Hatchet and Redbeard sat.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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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
"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
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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
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
I do not know what life will be like, separated from a faction—it feels disengaged, like a leaf divided from the tree that gives it sustenance.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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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
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
The 55-year-old - who was representing himself but refused to attend his hearing after disengaging during his trial - was also found guilty of encouraging his brother to get in contact with the Maitlis family.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Ned stood, gently disengaging himself from Sansa's grasp.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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