unloosen

Example Sentences

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"We feel confident," jointly announced the unions and the contractors, "the wage adjustment will unloosen the log jam that has gripped local construction work."

From Time Magazine Archive

Satisfied that the dark object was a reality and not an unwonted visitation, the lookout began deliberately to unloosen a gasket.

From A Man and His Money by Isham, Frederic Stewart

Hugh left them to unloosen her clothing and hastened out upon the veranda whereon the assassin must have stood when firing the shot.

From Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo by Le Queux, William

Lockhart sat back and began to unloosen his straps.

From The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Wollheim, Donald Allen

When Mr. Choi fell off the stool the bands on his arms were loosened and they proceeded to unloosen and rewind his arms.

From Flash-lights from the Seven Seas by McConnell, Francis John