detach

Example Sentences

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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

Trying to please everyone in this industry is impossible and the only way to accept that is to detach from the online world and just live in the real world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

He tries to peel the image from the sticky yellow backing, to show her the next time he sees her, but it clings stubbornly, refusing to detach cleanly from the past.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri