had uncurled
- past perfect of uncurl.
Example Sentences
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Now he came out of his chair as though a mighty spring had uncurled under him, and slapped an outspread hand to his forehead.
From A Pagan of the Hills by Buck, Charles Neville
Massetti's convulsion had passed away, his hands had uncurled and his unearthly pallor had been succeeded by a faint flush.
From Monte-Cristo's Daughter by Flagg, Edmund
In every leaf that had uncurled there was a delicate bloom, that which is upon all things in the first hours of life.
From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona
