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disengage

[dis-en-geyj] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /


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After confirming speaking with family members at the scene, deputies decided to "tactically disengage while continuing to monitor the situation", police said.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

"If the strategy is not just to disengage from China, but it's to disengage more globally -- which I don't think it is, by the way -- I don't think it's sustainable," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Hypershell’s app includes reminders for responsible use, including the proper way to disengage.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

The officer can then disengage from the pursuit while still tracking the suspect.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Slowly I disengage myself from the wire, step out of its reach, and continue uphill.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

But Five Point-backed companies’ handling of increasingly scarce resources somewhat disengages each of them from commodity price fluctuations, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

If a pitcher disengages a third time and doesn’t record an out, a balk is called and all runners advance one base.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2023

If a pitcher disengages a third time for a pickoff attempt, the runner advances one base if the attempt fails.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2022

"This not only disengages people from society generally. For that small minority who get really caught up in conspiracies, it can actually affect their behaviour," explained Prof Bobby Duffy, who led the research.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2022

As Maysilee Donner bravely disengages herself and heads for the stage, I catch a glimpse of my mother at my age, and no one has exaggerated her beauty.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Mayra Goulart, political science professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, told AFP the main challenge for Lula and Flavio will be to reach "disengaged voters" who are highly likely to abstain.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Authorities said they had “tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Another accuses Sir Tony of ignoring what voters actually want their politicians to deliver, adding: "This is why so many people are angry and disengaged."

From BBC May 27, 2026

The ordinary staff—duty officers in blue shirts, or medics in scrubs—could be kindhearted and seemed disengaged from the revolutionary ideals of their government, former prisoners say.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

In the morning, Jackie disengaged from the family that had gathered to pay respects and take her to the mortuary.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Europe, the official said, finds itself alone because the Americans are disengaging with the region, meaning it must rely more on itself.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

Nevertheless, both governments appear to need each other, although, in light of the recent tensions, they are also moving towards disengaging from each other.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

The immediate payoff that comes from disengaging from social media might feel like “coffee money” in the short term, but “good habits have compounding effects,” Segrera said.

From MarketWatch Oct. 10, 2025

We know many of them are tired, exhausted and already disengaging from politics to go into survival mode?

From Salon Dec. 9, 2024

Ned stood, gently disengaging himself from Sansa's grasp.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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