detach
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Still, few experts believe Israel can fully detach itself from the United States in the foreseeable future.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
As smaller pieces detach, the larger plate loses the force pulling it downward.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
“I’ll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it’s time to detach myself from it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The committee heard that the problem related to "cavitation" - when bubbles detach from a propellor and pop, causing damaging vibrations.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
He saw the shadow by the arch detach itself and come after him, almost as silent as the dead.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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