Example Sentences

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“Dwight was untying laces for four or five years,” he said, “but nobody said anything! They’re just like, ‘Look how much Dwight enjoys the game!’

From The New Yorker • Oct. 13, 2016

Mama Bellini was untying a bundle of Herald Tribunes when she heard the chirping.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

He was untying the empty sheath from my ankle.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

He opened his eyes next on the doctor, who was untying his arm and cutting his sleeve and saying cheerfully, "All right, young man, all right."

From The Lee Shore by Macaulay, Rose, Dame

She had drawn back her blanket, and was untying the strings of her night-cap.

From Marie Claire by Raphael, John N.