Example Sentences

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He unhooked the trailer from the cab and drove to safety, leaving the trailer full of frozen meat on the side of the road.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Getting unhooked from the era of easy money could bring some headaches along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Before the start of a news conference on Wednesday, officials unhooked their masks in quick succession, a staged gesture that deviated from past Covid-19 protocols.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

Hawkins said the incident ended peacefully after some four hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone and left the area as the American forces were nearby.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2022

She unhooked them, then continued walking up the hill to English class.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway