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- verb Present participle of
unlash .
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Examples
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It is really just a special case of the idea of unlashing the human capital.
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Placing the Ancient Mariner in a nook of safety, and setting Big John to unlashing the remaining boat and hooking on the falls, he sent Kwaque into the hold to fill kegs of water from the scant remnant of supply, and Ah Moy to clear out the food in the galley.
CHAPTER XV 2010
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Private Pilkington and Seaman Morfin were unlashing the lines holding Gore in place on the sledge.
The Terror Simmons, Dan 2007
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Second Mate Des Voeux, who had been overseeing the unlashing of the lieutenant's body, shuffled over and knuckled his forehead.
The Terror Simmons, Dan 2007
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Hagen was halfway down the gangway before Kharl finished unlashing the hogshead.
Wellspring of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 2004
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Then he set about unlashing a second article of the same species.
Through Russia 2003
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Through the portholes they could be seen unlashing their hammocks and tossing their clothes onto their sea chests.
Maigret in Holland Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1993
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He heard the rustlings of someone unlashing the gate.
The Plains of Passage Auel, Jean M. 1990
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Dropping its reins, she climbed up on the rock and began unlashing one of the packs.
The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990
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He smiled a sardonic smile, unlashing a pack from behind his saddle.
The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990
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