Example Sentences

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In the three years he delved into Egyptian art, Freer may not have untangled the country’s formidably lengthy, richly multicultural history.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

A quick email to one, along with the paper trail you kept, might have untangled this refund confusion.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2022

Researchers have untangled a world of illicit trade that threatens ecosystems and endangers species.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2022

Genomic data have identified links between cases that were missed by traditional contact tracing and have untangled two clusters that were thought to be one.

From Nature • May 26, 2020

In his all but dazed delight he could not supply the words she had failed to summon, though he knew what he would have said could he but have untangled his enthralled tongue.

From The Cottage of Delight A Novel by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)