Example Sentences

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Unscrewing the cap on a tube of mauve goo and giving it a generous swipe across puckered lips.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Unscrewing the top, he gathered bits of grass, flower petals, a twig, and a pebble, and placed them in the jar.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Unscrewing the fat wingbolts which clamped down the brass-bound port-glass, he let in a breath of misty river air.

From Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China by Hoskins, Gayle Porter

Unscrewing these, the Squire showed Israel the papers concealed beneath.

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman

Unscrewing the top of his silver box, Rodney removed the cap, and took from it what looked like a small peppermint lozenge, holding it up between his finger and thumb.

From A Master of Deception by Marsh, Richard