untangle

Example Sentences

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Mercifully, Aviv has bravely attempted to untangle the mother-daughter dynamic and bring it into the light.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He loved the New Orleans Saints, playing the clarinet and thrift shopping, but could also untangle thorny math equations in minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

There will be a lot for investors to untangle on Thursday afternoon, when FedEx announces External link its fiscal third-quarter numbers.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Dating and relationship coach Kate Mansfield says casual relationships often have less serious life stuff to untangle, so the transition into friendship can be smoother.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

I managed to roll myself clear of the fray and stumbled to my feet as the men angrily attempted to untangle themselves.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin