detach

Example Sentences

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Last year, U.S. regulators recalled more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warning that the truck’s exterior panels could detach while driving.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The first is to detach with love — that is, politely and kindly, and with no explanations or blame.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

As ovarian cancer grows, some cells detach from the main tumor and enter the fluid-filled space within the abdomen.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 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

Bits of the hills began to detach and creep after them.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer