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

Lockhart sat back and began to unloosen his straps.

From The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Wollheim, Donald Allen

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

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

She clung desperately to Madge and would not unloosen her fat arms from about the girl's neck.

From Madge Morton's Trust by Chalmers, Amy D. V.

They could also take off their accoutrements and unloosen their clothes at night and so get a little better rest.

From Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts by Stone, James Madison