detrains

present tense third-person singular of detrain

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • After some aimless small talk, the old woman soon gets down to her real, sinister business.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Jess and Spencer take it a step further when Spencer gets down on one knee and asks Jess to be his wife.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At sunset, lights the color of peach orchards, and the road was lit with candles made of honey wax.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Detrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detrains. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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