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

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

With a nod of farewell, John Parker and his wife started riding down the draw, while Farrel turned to unloosen his saddle-girth and adjust the heavy stock-saddle on the pinto's back.

From The Pride of Palomar by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

The sub-lieutenant was called out of the conning tower, and Alfred directed to unloosen the cords.

From The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet by Ward, Kenneth

Once or twice he tried to unloosen some remarks; but Sis and Dicky was both talkin' to once and he never got a show.

From Torchy by Brehm, George