In Barack Obama's case, they have resulted in a unique presidential style that critics claim is too detached, and lacking passion.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

we became more removed,detached from that British ancestry and we became Americans right here in Williamsburg."

VOA: standard.2010.07.03

Israel says the United Nations General Assembly is "completely detached from reality,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.06