Recent Examples on the WebFor much of its existence, the Putin system depended upon a disengaged citizenry.—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2024 The key then for Democrats is to more effectively reach disaffected and disengaged voters.—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 Those who were not laid off may feel stressed and disengaged, fearing that AI will target them next to be let go.—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Employees disengaged from work risk mental health issues and missing out on career development opportunities, the report found, while for companies, a disengaged workforce can mean even more resignations and lost productivity.—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2023 Meanwhile, disengaged workers lead to staggering losses equal to 9% of global GDP, or the equivalent of $8.8 trillion, according to Gallup.—Nikola Minkov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 There are also the cautious and disengaged who aren’t sure if climate change is happening or serious or know little about it.—Mike Hoffmann, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2023 Remote online learning also limited or curtailed student opportunities for socialization and nonacademic activities, the report said, causing many students to become disengaged or drop out of school.—Natasha Singer, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023 Mandatory return-to-office policies hasten the departure of the quitters, a group comprised of disengaged and mostly high performers feeling undervalued.—Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2023
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