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unscrew

[uhn-skroo] / ʌnˈskru /




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Take a moment and unscrew the lids of the cumin and chili powder jars, sniff, and see what moves you.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

He can also unscrew his left arm and replace it with a shield, a grappling hook or a flamethrower.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023

It took the man just a few seconds to unscrew a steel plug, smaller than a coffee mug.

From BBC • May 23, 2023

He sees things that make him want to unscrew his eyeballs, clean them and screw them back in.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

I took hold of the little bottle and using both my front paws, I found I was able to unscrew the cap quite easily.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl




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