uncouple

Example Sentences

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If you uncouple your net worth from your self-worth, navigating finances becomes less sensitive.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

"But in economics, we know that if payments are directly tied to penalties, that's restrictive, and it can't be optimal. So, we said, let's uncouple them and see what solution would happen."

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

For the love of all that is holy, uncouple birthday recognition from happiness.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2022

The shock, embarrassment and sadness of having to cancel my wedding and uncouple my life from my ex’s was just beginning to ease.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

He felt the hush which Ml upon the company, and saw Master Twyti wave silently to the lymerer to uncouple his hounds.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White