unhooked
Example Sentences
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Getting unhooked from the era of easy money could bring some headaches along the way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Once he’d parked the buggy, he unhooked the black box from its compartment, tucking this precious cargo underneath his arm.
From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023
Before the start of a news conference on Wednesday, officials unhooked their masks in quick succession, a staged gesture that deviated from past Covid-19 protocols.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Hawkins said the incident ended peacefully after some four hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone and left the area as the American forces were nearby.
From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2022
I unhooked the incriminating bucktail jig from the dish and started scaling down the rain gutter.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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