Example Sentences

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After unbuttoning his jersey to unveil an “I’m From Cleveland” T-shirt, Kelce wound up and then bounced his pitch halfway to the plate.

From Washington Times • Apr. 7, 2023

After unbuttoning his jersey to unveil an “I’m From Cleveland” T-shirt, Kelce wound up and then bounced his pitch way in front of the plate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

“Most people don’t mind loosening their sleeve or unbuttoning their shirt slightly.”

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2021

Instead, it began funereally, then segued to revelry, then to fireside unbuttoning, and ended not only with horror but with broken hearts across the realm.

From The New Yorker • May 6, 2019

“Do you fancy anything in particular?” she asked Obinze, unbuttoning her brown suede coat.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie