disembarrass

Example Sentences

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My object has been to disembarrass my force from the incubus of non-combatants.

From The Ruined Cities of Zululand by Walmsley, Hugh Mulleneux

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

Philosophers, blinded by their theological prejudices, in order to disembarrass themselves, have gone so far as to pretend that beasts have no feelings!

From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna

I see—a sacrifice!—filial piety, and all that—to disembarrass his lordship.

From John Bull The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy, in Five Acts by Colman, George

Do you think we can disembarrass ourselves of history?

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady