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

"It feels like a piece of armor, so I unloosen it as soon as I can," she answered.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

The sub-lieutenant was called out of the conning tower, and Alfred directed to unloosen the cords.

From The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet by Ward, Kenneth

The woman lifted the head from the pillow to unloosen the tight folds, and at the movement Pixie sighed, and opened wide, bewildered eyes.

From More about Pixie by Groome, William H. C.

Take three men and unloosen a hundred barrels of oil.

From The Boy Allies with Uncle Sam's Cruisers by Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace)