disengage
Example Sentences
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“If professionals feel offended and disengage, they will provide a less effective service, which in turn may lead clients to rely even more on AI, which further weakens the relationship,” says Palmeira.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
It also wants reparations for damages and is hoping to get U.S. forces to disengage from the region.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Motin, the defence argued, had tried to alter the path of the Solong so that it would avoid the Stena Immaculate, but the automatic controls were faulty and wouldn't disengage.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
An inquiry into the incident found a series of human errors, including a failure to disengage the ship's autopilot, was the root cause of the crash.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
“Sure,” I said, and tried to disengage my arm.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing disengage
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