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disengage

[dis-en-geyj] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /


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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

“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

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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