detached
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When the model includes a grounding zone measuring 4 to 6 kilometers across, it predicts a 60% probability that Thwaites will become detached from Mouginot Ridge by the end of the century.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Since my visceral moment with the first film, my relationship to the “Friday the 13th” franchise has been detached.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The home’s appeal extends beyond the main residence, with two additional detached structures that could accommodate a variety of uses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Hansen himself has been critical of the film, calling it "bizarre" and "detached from reality" in a video posted on X, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
He was angry with himself for crying, and later, as he recounted the story of what had happened to him, he spoke in a detached voice.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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