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

Satisfied that the dark object was a reality and not an unwonted visitation, the lookout began deliberately to unloosen a gasket.

From A Man and His Money by Isham, Frederic Stewart

Will drink unloosen it?" said the Colonel; "though I dare say thou hast tried that spell at every ale-house on the road.

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir

She clung desperately to Madge and would not unloosen her fat arms from about the girl's neck.

From Madge Morton's Trust by Chalmers, Amy D. V.

With a nod of farewell, John Parker and his wife started riding down the draw, while Farrel turned to unloosen his saddle-girth and adjust the heavy stock-saddle on the pinto's back.

From The Pride of Palomar by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)