Example Sentences

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On the drive out that afternoon, between fields of corn and sunflowers, miles of newly uncoiled barbed wire glint in the sunlight.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

He measured each step, sprang forward and then uncoiled, thumping the ball out of Allen’s grip to send it skidding to the turf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Razor wire has also been uncoiled along the border.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Razor wire has also been uncoiled along the border.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Nero uncoiled from Georgie’s side and stretched, his back arched like a Halloween cat’s.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn