Example Sentences

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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

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