unattached

Example Sentences

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Because age, termites and water had attacked wooden beams, the house sat unattached on its foundation; it has been reaffixed, and moisture levels controlled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

In 2023, the Los Angeles City Council voted to make it illegal to possess an unattached catalytic converter without proof of ownership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

Rowing, or crew, uses rowing oars that are attached to a boat using oarlocks, unlike paddles, which are unattached.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Sometimes heads appeared out of nowhere, or legs walked along as if they were unattached.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli