disentangle

Example Sentences

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Their lives intersect, then disentangle, then return to each other’s orbit again.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

"Investigating such rare familial clusters offers a rare window into the polygenic inheritance of resilience and may help disentangle the genetic and epigenetic contributions to extreme longevity," notes Dr. de Castro.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

But questions have also been raised about whether they can disentangle themselves from their parents' mess.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Policymakers are trying to disentangle whether a slowdown in monthly job gains reflects fewer people entering the country and seeking jobs or, instead, a drop in demand for workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

She tried to disentangle the jumble of thoughts ricocheting through her all at once, demanding her attention.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray