Example Sentences

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Instead, he said, the officers should have disengaged and waited for backup.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

Although forces from both sides have disengaged from many areas, discussions are proceeding over unresolved points, Jaishankar said.

From Reuters • Mar. 18, 2023

Drops are also concerning because some of the most vulnerable students may have disengaged from education altogether, said Dan Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2022

In the meantime schools and parents face the challenge of teenagers who have disengaged during the pandemic.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2022

And she would have disengaged herself, but he would not let her.

From The Gold of Chickaree by Warner, Susan