unburdening

Example Sentences

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Stacy’s problem with New York life, and particularly how its version of 1% living shaped her children, is why Preston’s cabin becomes the start of her “Walden”-style unburdening.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Once he started unburdening himself of his insecurities and traumas, he probably wouldn’t stop for a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The rebirth is necessary, an unburdening and a kind of justice for her and her family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

After unburdening herself from the bipolar diagnosis she had received as a child, she got off psych meds.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024

Ralph, having begun the business of unburdening himself, continued.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding