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- verb Present participle of
unhinge .
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Examples
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It is mindboggling to believe that one could imply that these prominent individuals are villains when they, more than most Americans, understand that Iran is the world's most active supporter of terrorism and the MEK is dedicated to unhinging Iran's repressive regime through free elections in which it can participate.
Allan Gerson: The "Terror Lobby" List: A Response Allan Gerson 2011
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I love the sight of trolls unhinging after the president makes them look stupid.
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Then came a chilling fourth-quarter 2010 earnings miss from Ford, an Arab Spring-inspired jump in gasoline prices, the unraveling of global supply chains after Japan's tsunami and the unhinging of Europe.
Detroit Is Geared for a Rough Ride Justin Lahart 2012
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You choose, but think well before you choose the unhinging.
CHAPTER XVIII 2010
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The only reason the wingnuts and rethuglicans would be unhinging like they are is if they see a success that will derail their policy of obstruction, spitball throwing, disruption, and cutting class.
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The last innovations came with central banks and paper money, and then the unhinging of money from any backing of gold or silver.
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More than this however, has been the patronizing and unhinging treatment of young people and adults by those who govern British society.
Alan Miller: UK Riots Alan Miller 2011
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Moreover, a large commitment could destabilize markets by unhinging the dollar or creating fears of a big inflation uptick, he says.
Fed Mulls New Bond Approach Jon Hilsenrath 2010
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There's Darryl's power maneuvering by taking an idea to corporate behind Michael's back (cue to an unhinging Michael), Pam's past with Danny, not to mention that growing office romance between Erin and newbie Gabe — a development that continues to haunt a jealous Andy.
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The only way to address is this is a complete reengineering of the way banks engage, support and reach customers - unhinging traditional distribution models, rethinking third-party relationships and a new era of openness.
Brett King: Banks are losing the customer and innovation battle 2010
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