disengaged
Example Sentences
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I disengaged this autopilot by saying “Generate the document,” then continued to write and edit myself, as usual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
When her family were able to see her, they immediately saw she had become withdrawn and disengaged.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
To illustrate the point, he gave the example of a child who struggles with hearing, which leads to them becoming disruptive and disengaged.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
After a minute he stood up gently and disengaged her arms, and then he turned and walked silently away into the dark.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
