as in separates
to set or force apart
uncoupled the two railroad cars
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What separates BenQ’s from so many 4K models is its 16-element lens.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026 -
That is what separates enduring leaders from temporary unicorns.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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What could be more important, or needed, these days than something, anything, that bridges worldwide divides?—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In this metric, the company divides the amount of bitcoin by the number of shares.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to fit into the slipper that her stepsister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) left at the ball, Elvira severs the toes from her right foot.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
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If that announcement comes on Sunday and Kiffin completely severs ties with the program, there’s a good chance the Rebels’ roster would take a big hit right before the CFP of players hitting the transfer portal.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Uncouples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncouples. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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