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

By tongue and deed he strove to unloosen the passions of hell to his own profit!

From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert

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

When Mr. Choi fell off the stool the bands on his arms were loosened and they proceeded to unloosen and rewind his arms.

From Flash-lights from the Seven Seas by McConnell, Francis John