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

But switching name order can cause confusion that’s hard to untangle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

I untangle the headpiece from my hair and leave my station, but in the retiring room, the dress stares at me and I stare at it and I don’t want to wear this uniform again.

From Literature

And later I dragged myself around and untangled them and unloaded part of the sled and crawled in and tied my leg down.

From Literature