disembarrass

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Pascal, in order to disembarrass us, says very gravely, that we must judge the doctrine by miracles, and the miracles by the doctrine; that doctrine judges the miracles, and the miracles judge the doctrine.

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

It would also disembarrass the king of a dangerous enemy; though of all the motives, inspiring Scarthe to the act, this was perhaps the weakest.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

She did all that was possible to disembarrass the estate so that it might produce sufficient for her father’s maintenance.

From Mary Wollstonecraft by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

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