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detach

[dih-tach] / dɪˈtætʃ /


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The researchers observed that dying cells alter their shape, detach from nearby structures, and leave behind a residue they call "the footprint of death."

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

“Especially when people are laid off, the first thing many do is roll over,” said Christopher Bahnsen, an adviser in Arvada, Colo. “Emotionally, these people want to detach from that employer.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

The Dragon effectively functions as a lifeboat - attached to the station but ready to detach the moment the order is given.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

The team was about to take her to the operating room when he was finally able to detach it.

From Salon May 27, 2026

And only then can you say, ‘All right. I have experienced that emotion. I recognize that emotion. Now I need to detach from that emotion for a moment.’

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

Ter Kulve is set to lead the company behind Ben & Jerry’s and Breyers as it detaches from consumer-goods giant Unilever.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

This idea describes how hot, dense rock gradually detaches from the base of tectonic plates after continents split, behaving somewhat like blobs rising and falling in a lava lamp.

From Science Daily Nov. 25, 2025

From the surface displacements, the researchers could glean clues to what was happening 1000 meters below, near the so-called grounding line—the spot where the frozen behemoth detaches from bedrock.

From Science Magazine May 19, 2024

As the soil dries, the thistle dies and detaches from the root.

From Seattle Times Mar. 5, 2024

One of the pale shapes detaches from the others and swims toward her, but my shadow in the water makes it hesitate.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

The sprawling compound comes with a detached three-bedroom guesthouse, an office with an apartment above the garage, and expansive terraces.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Ryanair in a statement said the flight "returned to Thessaloniki shortly after takeoff when a passenger window detached during the flight. The aircraft landed normally and the passengers returned to the terminal."

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The street is made up of big, detached, roomy properties with plenty of garden space and several houses are listed for sale with asking prices in excess of £1million.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

The model is detached from external reality and lacks an inherent understanding of whether the output is correct.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

He seemed detached, almost bored, but perfectly friendly.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

Dr. Kiat explains that feathers grow over two to three weeks before detaching from the blood supply and becoming nonliving material.

From Science Daily Mar. 18, 2026

Weiss is of the opinion that CBS is on the cusp of unlocking a new golden age of journalism, and that this is achievable only by detaching the network from party lines.

From Slate Jan. 6, 2026

Investigators have said the accident was caused by one of the engines catching fire and detaching during takeoff.

From Barron's Nov. 8, 2025

They administered a sedative before carefully detaching him and applying a tight bandage to the wound.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2025

As Tariq talked, Laila pictured her life as a rotted rope, snapping, unraveling, the fibers detaching, falling away.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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