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

When Mr. Choi fell off the stool the bands on his arms were loosened and they proceeded to unloosen and rewind his arms.

From Flash-lights from the Seven Seas by McConnell, Francis John

"It feels like a piece of armor, so I unloosen it as soon as I can," she answered.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

The peasants unloosen   Their waistbelts, and gather Around the white napkin 420   To hold a great banquet.

From Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia? by Soskice, Juliet M.

The other merely grunted, and began to unloosen the cover.

From The Strange Case of Cavendish by Parrish, Randall