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unbar

[uhn-bahr] / ʌnˈbɑr /




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Claudius has made himself a monarch again, standing at the head of a shrieking horde of desperate peasantry who believe he can unbar the door to that heavenly place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I cried, “why did you unbar the door?”

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

That one, instead of standing his ground, was seeking to reach and unbar the corridor door.

From Warrior of the Dawn by Browne, Howard

He didn’t look as if the task were an agreeable one and the lads placed themselves beside him as he advanced and with trembling hands tried to unbar the door.

From Dorothy's House Party by Raymond, Evelyn

"Dinah North," said Harrison, solemnly, "I have a message for you, which you dare not gainsay—I command you to unbar the door and receive us instantly."

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna