disembarrass

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

“Gorramity!” cried he, suddenly starting to his knees, and endeavouring to disembarrass himself of the weight of little William, still scrambling upon his back.

From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Reid, Mayne