unfastened
Example Sentences
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An old friend used to call these neither-here-nor-there realms the “zero world” for the way they feel unfastened from reality, parallel to daily life but separate.
From New York Times • May 11, 2024
Very quietly, so as not to wake Abby, she unfastened the zip of the tent.
From BBC • May 18, 2023
Sempill and Dollfus, whose belts were unfastened, were flung out.
From Slate • Aug. 2, 2022
By magnifying the grooves, engineers confirmed the “backed off” or unfastened nut hadn’t been tightened enough, which led to other parts misaligning, then a loss of lubricating oil.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022
He unfastened the bark scroll and read his mother’s message.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
