Example Sentences

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He unbuckled the straps on his backpack to make it easier to wriggle out, just in case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Alex Ovechkin unbuckled his chin strap and watched from the end of the bench as defenseman Rasmus Sandin went down clutching his left knee against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

I suspect your neighbors wouldn’t leave their children unbuckled if they knew it was illegal, or if their attention had been drawn to the benefits of buckling.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Buckle Up: Studies show that unbuckled passengers in the back seat can put the driver at greater risk of injury in a crash.

From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022

Matthias unbuckled the belt and handed it over.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques