disengage
Example Sentences
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They pledged to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Rwanda would disengage its forces and lift "defensive measures... in defined areas in DR Congo's territory", the statement says.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“If professionals feel offended and disengage, they will provide a less effective service, which in turn may lead clients to rely even more on AI, which further weakens the relationship,” says Palmeira.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
It also wants reparations for damages and is hoping to get U.S. forces to disengage from the region.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Motin, the defence argued, had tried to alter the path of the Solong so that it would avoid the Stena Immaculate, but the automatic controls were faulty and wouldn't disengage.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Sefia watched one of the tallest men in the crew disengage from the rest of the group and trot over to where Hatchet and Redbeard sat.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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