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

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

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)

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.

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