unscrewed
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The shaft that controlled the tail rotor then unscrewed and became detached as a result, which in turn caused the helicopter to spin out of the pilot's control.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023
"The plunger needs to be unscrewed and disassembled to get all the oils and coffee grounds out," he says.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023
Investigators discovered that a clamp nut threaded into the barrel of the actuator and that connects the top of the assembly to the stabilizer had unscrewed from the barrel.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022
Shattered street lamps were being unscrewed and replaced.
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2020
Mama reached for her diamond earrings and unscrewed the backs.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
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