unhooked
Example Sentences
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Getting unhooked from the era of easy money could bring some headaches along the way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Once he’d parked the buggy, he unhooked the black box from its compartment, tucking this precious cargo underneath his arm.
From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023
They later unhooked him from the car and put him on the ground to wait for a shuttle to take him to a processing station.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2023
Before the start of a news conference on Wednesday, officials unhooked their masks in quick succession, a staged gesture that deviated from past Covid-19 protocols.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
With a snarl that expressed hatred, rage, and scorn, the bear reached up with a great claw and unhooked the chain that held his helmet in place.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
