unloosen

Example Sentences

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"We feel confident," jointly announced the unions and the contractors, "the wage adjustment will unloosen the log jam that has gripped local construction work."

From Time Magazine Archive

"If I unloosen you, will you promise not to run away?"

From The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes Or, the secret of the island cave by Stratemeyer, Edward

Mother Elsie laughed until she lost her breath and Mr. Goodloe had to help unloosen her belt for her.

From The Heart's Kingdom by Daviess, Maria Thompson

She began to unloosen the rough coils in which the golden hair was pinned together.

From Thyrza by Gissing, George

These sights unloosen the bonds that bind him to the world.

From Tales from the Hindu Dramatists by Zemin, J. S.