detach

Example Sentences

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“I’ll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it’s time to detach myself from it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The committee heard that the problem related to "cavitation" - when bubbles detach from a propellor and pop, causing damaging vibrations.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

We are told that the trouble with Modern Man is that he has been trying to detach himself from nature.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas