Example Sentences

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"Your jaw will detach and your palms will leak sweat," writes John Nugent in Empire.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

Myosin heads will detach rapidly from the actin- binding sites, resulting in muscle relaxation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Once it is about 10,400 kilometers into its trip, Webb will detach from the Ariane 5’s second stage, signifying the end of the launch.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2021

The rocket’s first stage booster will detach from its second stage booster and Crew Dragon to make a return landing on a barge in the Atlantic ocean about 10 minutes since lifting off.

From The Verge • Sep. 15, 2021

We will, by Thy mercy, cleave to Thee, and will detach ourselves from any one but Thee.

From Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh