become unfastened
Example Sentences
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Some washing machines, the suit alleges, vibrate violently under heavy loads causing the tub to "become unfastened, resulting in a dramatic centrifugal explosion that destroys the machine and nearby property."
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2016
Inside the boat, we are huddled low, holding onto our equipment so it does not become unfastened.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2012
The wide, barred gate had become unfastened in some way, probably by one of the boys.
From Peggy-Alone by Craig, Anna B.
Just then Alaric tripped on one of his boot-lacings that had become unfastened, and very nearly fell.
From Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Munroe, Kirk
Once she got up and went to the window, but the blue paper shade had become unfastened, and rattled down upon her head with a sudden bump, which startled her very much.
From What Katy Did at School by Coolidge, Susan
