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as in to separate
to set or force apart
disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war
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Recent Examples of disjoint
The Hawks looked disjointed on their first power play.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
Countless moments last season magnified just how disjointed Penn State’s offense was.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
They are disjointed and have no rhythm in the passing game despite what, on paper, appears to be a wealth of skill-position talent.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Lack of strategy: Without clear strategic direction, the integration of AI can feel daunting and disjointed.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
Countless moments last season magnified just how disjointed Penn State’s offense was.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
They are disjointed and have no rhythm in the passing game despite what, on paper, appears to be a wealth of skill-position talent.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Lack of strategy: Without clear strategic direction, the integration of AI can feel daunting and disjointed.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Entrepreneurs often face the daunting task of separating their emotional attachment to the business from its financial valuation.Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shiite militias from Iraq and Syria launched rockets and drones to disrupt Israel’s advanced air defense systems, but these efforts posed no significant threat to them.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Pearson, 28, became an effective multi-inning reliever after getting traded from Toronto (2.73 ERA in 19 appearances), and the Cubs probably won’t want to disrupt that momentum.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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Teppanyaki restaurants have become a staple in all-inclusive resorts, but this property's Japanese eatery, Ono Teppanyaki, is divided into two: a classic Teppanroom with tables for 13 to 18 patrons and an izakaya dining space where guests can enjoy sushi, ramen, and Japanese tacos.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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Warmer waters as a result of climate change and krill harvesting could be disturbing traditional humpback feeding grounds, forcing whales to go farther and farther to find food.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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One was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer and disturbing the public’s business, LAPD Sgt.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 32-page document includes a toll free number for getting in touch with remote operators, a visual guide for disabling the vehicle’s autonomous mode, and instructions for how to disconnect the high-voltage battery.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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If your toilet stops flushing, take off the tank lid and investigate the parts connected to the handle to see if anything is disconnected or broken.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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In other words, the 2023 offseason was the Celtics' last real shot to shuffle their supporting cast around Brown and Tatum.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjoint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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