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disconnect

[dis-kuh-nekt] / ˌdɪs kəˈnɛkt /


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Doyle explained the disconnect by noting that employers are taking more time to make hiring decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The Stanford team found that aging-related disruptions in protein synthesis, particularly involving ribosomes, can explain why this disconnect occurs.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

That disconnect between real and predicted levels of consumer sentiment—popularly referred to as the “vibecession”—has puzzled economists since it first emerged during the pandemic.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The disconnect has never been clearer than it is in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When Mr. Popper telephoned the City Hall to see about a license for Captain Cook, the penguin did his best to disconnect the telephone by biting the green cord.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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