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

Mother Elsie laughed until she lost her breath and Mr. Goodloe had to help unloosen her belt for her.

From The Heart's Kingdom by Daviess, Maria Thompson

The big fellow swung my champion round and round, and lifted him again and again, just as he seemed to please, but could never unloosen the tight grip of Gunson’s hands.

From To The West by Fenn, George Manville

"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.