out-of-body experience
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In his letter entitled "To Those I've Hurt," he said he sometimes has "disconnected moments" that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior, describing such instances as feeling like an out-of-body experience.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Dowden, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, described being presented with the honour by the King as being like an "out-of-body experience".
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
And the first time you do it, it’s a completely out-of-body experience because you have to marry both things up at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
“That ballet taught me a lot. It was my first taste of freedom on stage … almost like an out-of-body experience, you’re not controlling yourself.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
He looked like he was drifting somewhere, having some sort of out-of-body experience.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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