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

I 'm doubting whether there was anyone to disembarrass that flyman of yours of your luggage.

From The Lady Paramount by Harland, Henry

It was in reality rather as a jest, and to disembarrass himself of the importunities of Morelos, that Hidalgo bestowed this singular and important commission.

From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne

Perhaps if the ships of war should proceed directly to Rhode Island, it will be best for them to disembarrass themselves of their transports, and send them into the Delaware as in the other case.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

I have servants on whom I can call to disembarrass me of such people.”

From The Maids of Paradise by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)