untether
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of untether
Example Sentences
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Sarah Rice, an attorney for the state of Rhode Island, said at the hearing that the need to untether Revolution Wind was about ensuring energy, especially during the cold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
Fortunately, Kalil had assistants with her and they managed to untether the reptile from her neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
We relate faces to our identities, so when we’re masked, the anonymity we’re granted may allow us to untether ourselves from any ethical or social contracts we’d otherwise be beholden to.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2020
Once we reach an altitude of 35,000 feet, we untether from any guilt that we are wasting our time and money.
From Slate ● Jan. 5, 2019
And now I'm twenty-two again, and I will untether that house and fly it in the stiff breeze that ruffles my hair affectionately.
From Shadow of the Mothaship by Doctorow, Cory
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