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unstrap

[uhn-strap] / ʌnˈstræp /




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Once they reach their highest point, passengers can unstrap from their seats, float around the cabin for a few minutes and take in views of the Earth.

From Seattle Times Jul. 13, 2023

Batters reach base, unstrap the protective armor guarding their shins and elbows, and hand them to — who else?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2021

The flight reached its apogee at 282,000 feet — 53.41 miles — where the passengers were able to unstrap and experience weightlessness.

From Washington Post Jul. 11, 2021

At the narrow sections, rescuers had to unstrap their air tanks in order to squeeze through, while also pulling along their precious cargo.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2018

As he struggled to unstrap himself, the car door flew open and a white blast of sunlight hit him in the face.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

After my ride, I unstrapped the unit thinking it was off, but an active arm snapped back with full force.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

“When Tiger was 10 months old, I unstrapped him out of his high chair and he walked over and hit the ball,” Earl recalled on an HBO documentary about his son.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

With the help of his father, also named Alfredo, he unstrapped the tractor from a trailer behind his pickup.

From New York Times Nov. 8, 2022

He accompanies his master into the room, his vest is unstrapped and he goes free-range, his good vibes available to everyone.

From Washington Post Mar. 9, 2016

Taran unstrapped the weapons on Melyngar’s back and handed a bow and quiver of arrows to his companions, as well as a short spear for each.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

As the ambulance was taking Mr. Jaccarino to Beth Israel Medical Center, the police said, he began unstrapping a belt that secured him to a stretcher inside the vehicle.

From New York Times Nov. 10, 2012

As Genelle is unstrapping them, she's holding Rosa's hand.

From Time Magazine Archive

Avoid wasting precious time, or even worse, unstrapping your back binding to skate through the flats, by hot waxing your board the night before riding.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then, quickly unstrapping himself, he rose from the chair and trotted toward the station wagon.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Holly hooked the wings over a low branch, unstrapping the helmet to give her ears some air.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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