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Example Sentences
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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
Whilst Henri stood at the window, he heard someone unbar the door; and an old man came in with a basket, in which was a comfortable breakfast.
From The Fairchild Family by Rudland, Florence M.
Then I unbar the doors; my paths lead out The exodus of nations; I disperse Men to all shores that front the hoary main.
From Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose by Dickey, J. M. (John Marcus)
Some sat in a corner, whispering their wishes that Archer would unbar the doors and give up.
From The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children by Edgeworth, Maria
As for the retainers, they waited for no order to unbar the gate for Mirliflor, being all eagerness to facilitate his departure.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
