unloosen
Example Sentences
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"We feel confident," jointly announced the unions and the contractors, "the wage adjustment will unloosen the log jam that has gripped local construction work."
From Time Magazine Archive
The Delaware found means to unloosen it from the cleet aft, and Hist, who was already forward for that purpose, immediately began to pull upon the line.
From The Deerslayer by Cooper, James Fenimore
The other merely grunted, and began to unloosen the cover.
From The Strange Case of Cavendish by Parrish, Randall
Should ye at every instant unloosen the tongue in thanksgiving and gratitude, ye would not be able to discharge yourselves of the obligation of gratitude for these bestowals.
From Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá by `Abdu'l-Bahá
The woman lifted the head from the pillow to unloosen the tight folds, and at the movement Pixie sighed, and opened wide, bewildered eyes.
From More about Pixie by Groome, William H. C.
