unfastened
Example Sentences
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An old friend used to call these neither-here-nor-there realms the “zero world” for the way they feel unfastened from reality, parallel to daily life but separate.
From New York Times • May 11, 2024
Very quietly, so as not to wake Abby, she unfastened the zip of the tent.
From BBC • May 18, 2023
Sempill and Dollfus, whose belts were unfastened, were flung out.
From Slate • Aug. 2, 2022
Forensic investigations found two broken bolts and another that unfastened while the engine was running.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022
I pulled up in front of his house, got out, opened the sliding door of the minivan, and unfastened his seat belt.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
