unbutton

Example Sentences

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Then McEnany laughed and asked her co-hosts for permission to unbutton what had become her too-tight blazer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

GiAnn, one of three children along with Michael and Jerry Jr., recalled how their father would wear a Pop Warner football shirt underneath his work clothes, and would come home and unbutton the work shirt.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022

Emily, Maplewood, NJ, creative director: I sit down in my office, close the door, and unbutton the uncomfortable pants I mistakenly decided to put on so I wouldn’t be in pajamas all day.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2020

On the crowded subway, Sandy helps Jonni unbutton his sweater so he can slide off his backpack.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2019

“FYI, it’s hard to unbutton buttons when your hands are shaking,” I say, and even though it’s not a joke, we both laugh.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera