Some windows off screen and inaccessible when 2nd screen disconnected

If I am using an application totally on a second screen, I often disconnect the screen without closing the application and/or window. I haven't yet pinned down the cause, but it may be if the system is put to sleep, the second screen disconnected, and then system woken. Anyway the precise cause is not the issue here.
I get just a small side portion of the window, and there is not enough of the top bar to allow me to drag it into focus. What is the easiest way out of this situation?
My current "solution" is to re-connect a second screen, but often that is no longer around!

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>However, you are very selective in your quote. Michael
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