unbar

Example Sentences

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Claudius has made himself a monarch again, standing at the head of a shrieking horde of desperate peasantry who believe he can unbar the door to that heavenly place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

"The time is not yet up," returned Brian, beginning to unbar the door, and he laughed at the mocking voice.

From Nuala O'Malley by Bedford-Jones, H.

Mother rose quickly to her feet; kissed me fervently, and then, without delay, as if understanding that it was not well to prolong the parting, began to unbar the shutter.

From On the Kentucky Frontier A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West by Otis, James

As for the retainers, they waited for no order to unbar the gate for Mirliflor, being all eagerness to facilitate his departure.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.

"I'll have to jump over and unbar it," said Paul.

From Three Young Ranchmen or, Daring Adventures in the Great West by Bonehill, Ralph