Example Sentences

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An unoiled, but injured, snowy plover that was captured also died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Tartakovsky proves to be the perfect match for George Lucas, who is notorious for writing dialogue as stiff as the hinges of an unoiled C-3PO.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Mrs. Whatsit, with her “voice like an unoiled gate,” is played by Reese Witherspoon.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2018

He lowers himself to the floor with difficulty, like an unoiled tin woodman.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2015

Then came an ear-piercing scream, like a thousand unoiled door hinges all swinging at the same time.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood