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

Will drink unloosen it?" said the Colonel; "though I dare say thou hast tried that spell at every ale-house on the road.

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir

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

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

"It feels like a piece of armor, so I unloosen it as soon as I can," she answered.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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