unscrew
Example Sentences
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Take a moment and unscrew the lids of the cumin and chili powder jars, sniff, and see what moves you.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023
They are also incredibly intelligent - so smart they have even been caught helping each other unscrew scientific tracking devices - and they have also been known to strike up long-term, meaningful friendships with humans.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023
He can also unscrew his left arm and replace it with a shield, a grappling hook or a flamethrower.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
He sees things that make him want to unscrew his eyeballs, clean them and screw them back in.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023
I unscrew the bottle and pull the brush from the pot of dark red liquid.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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