disembarrass

Example Sentences

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He cleared his throat as though to disembarrass it of a garrote.

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

He had determined that he would disembarrass himself of all preliminary flourishes in addressing her, and had his speech ready as he took her by the hand.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

But now he was perfectly free to disembarrass himself of a trouble which had so seriously threatened his peace.

From A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories by Howells, William Dean

Well, this lineal descendant of Tubal Cain will arise out of the ti-tree and will disembarrass you of, say, any garniture which you may consider inconvenient to travel with.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

I have never been able, altogether, to disembarrass my head of the most wonderful vision that ever took possession of any man’s.

From Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection by Landor, Walter Savage