detachable
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The detachable thermostat plugs into the blanket and connects to an outlet up to 70 inches away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
I’m eager, for one, to see how its controllers, the detachable “Joy-Cons,” evolve, as they now have the ability to act as a mouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
As predicted, the new machine will be named Switch 2 and closely resemble its predecessor, with similar, detachable controllers but boasting a larger screen.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025
Dad wore his coat and his Sunday shirt with the detachable cuffs.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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