unplugged

Example Sentences

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She claimed she was off work and home alone—that she had unplugged her phone and gone to bed.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A liquefaction train, which cools the gas, is like a giant refrigerator, but unlike an unplugged fridge at home, restoring it could take weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

In 2020, CalGEM ordered AllenCo to plug the wells after if determined the company had essentially deserted the site, leaving the wells unplugged and in an unsafe condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

And it seems that for most people, being unplugged and out in the world would be a dealbreaker.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

They unplugged their air hoses and proceeded down the hallway and entered the monkey room.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston