unbolted

Example Sentences

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Arrays of Russian sensors to sniff, scour and study the planet’s environment may have to be unbolted and replaced and a non-Russian launcher rocket found if the suspension of their collaboration becomes a lasting rupture.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022

For example, a converted 1991 Porsche can be unbolted and retuned back to its original state.

From The Verge • Nov. 22, 2021

The impact unbolted a large crystal chandelier above the ambassador’s desk that missed his head by inches.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2016

The crew removed the pay phone and unbolted the booth from the sidewalk, then lifted a replacement booth, slightly larger and sleeker in design, from a truck.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2016

He sprinted noiselessly across the room, removed the chair from under the door handle and with precaution unlocked and unbolted the door.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie