disembarrass

Example Sentences

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He cleared his throat as though to disembarrass it of a garrote.

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

Madame Roland resembled certain politicians, who, having attained to power, would willingly disembarrass themselves of those by whose aid they reached it.

From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron

He had determined that he would disembarrass himself of all preliminary flourishes in addressing her, and had his speech ready as he took her by the hand.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

She knows he has conceived some scheme to disembarrass her of a husband she no longer cares for—to both become inconvenient.

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

He hated him with all the concentration of his great hatred, and yet he could not disembarrass himself of his presence.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James