untangle

Example Sentences

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The explanation is hard to untangle for those who aren’t true numerology zealots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

These and other snafus can happen, and they often take time and trouble to untangle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There will be a lot for investors to untangle on Thursday afternoon, when FedEx announces External link its fiscal third-quarter numbers.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Dating and relationship coach Kate Mansfield says casual relationships often have less serious life stuff to untangle, so the transition into friendship can be smoother.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Mrs. Holton was the first to untangle herself from the crying party when her two children saw what was going on and commenced bawling too.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis