become unfastened
Example Sentences
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Some washing machines, the suit alleges, vibrate violently under heavy loads causing the tub to "become unfastened, resulting in a dramatic centrifugal explosion that destroys the machine and nearby property."
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2016
Inside the boat, we are huddled low, holding onto our equipment so it does not become unfastened.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2012
The wide, barred gate had become unfastened in some way, probably by one of the boys.
From Peggy-Alone by Craig, Anna B.
In some way the boat must have become unfastened and the rising breeze carried it away from shore.
From Ted and the Telephone by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)
Just then Alaric tripped on one of his boot-lacings that had become unfastened, and very nearly fell.
From Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Munroe, Kirk
