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unplugged

British  
/ ʌnˈplʌɡd /

adjective

  1. (of a performer or performance of popular music) using acoustic rather than electric instruments

    Eric Clapton unplugged

    an unplugged version of the song
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Example Sentences

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The technology was never fully deployed and was unplugged after three months.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

We were unplugged by necessity, by force majeure, by decree of Xcel Energy Inc., and compelled to set aside our screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

His stove — which he assures has been unplugged — is stacked high with his hat collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

I demand, shaking the unplugged cord in the replacement operator’s face.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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