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disengage

[dis-en-geyj] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /


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The inquiry said the move to secondary education was a key moment where students can start to disengage with school.

From BBC Jun. 29, 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

He sketches out what looks like a spider's web where each strand represents a point at which a teenager could drop out of education, lose a job or disengage entirely.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

I watched from a distance as Ms. Sandnes tried to disengage them.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Tesla’s FSD controls steering, acceleration and braking, but requires close human supervision and intervention if it disengages.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

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

"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

“Imagine if the autopilot disengages once in 10,000 miles,” he said.

From New York Times Jun. 7, 2017

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

Conley says while some children "might get headaches and become disengaged in learning", those with special educational needs "really can't cope".

From BBC Jun. 22, 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

“It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

“Mrs. Gilbert does not mean to dance, but there is a young lady disengaged whom I should be very glad to see dancing—Miss Smith.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

They are self-censoring and disengaging from campaign activism to avoid punitive measures.

From Salon May 28, 2026

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

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

“But I don’t believe that disengaging is the answer.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2024

“I’m in an awful convent,” she said, disengaging herself and flopping down on the floor.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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