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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of unsnarl.

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Examples

  • In this engrossing true-crime narrative, Maryanne Vollers carefully unsnarls the mysteries of one of America's most notorious homegrown terrorists and shows how Rudolph was able to stay just ahead of the authorities for so long.

    Manhunt Tales To Track Down Hampton Sides 2011

  • As Bombay seethes and heaves its way into the global economy, a car is the most obvious status symbol — despite traffic that congeals first thing each day, honks to a crescendo, and never unsnarls.

    Of Rajas and Rollers Gill, A. A. 2008

  • In doing so, she unsnarls the threads of permissions that have ensnared scholars, critics, and artists for years.

    The Chicago Blog: Review: Bielstein, Permissions, A Survival Guide 2006

  • In doing so, she unsnarls the threads of permissions that have ensnared scholars, critics, and artists for years.

    The Chicago Blog: May 2006 Archives 2006

  • Vicki simultaneously unsnarls a fish stringer from Jarrett’s legs, rigs three hooks with cheeseballs, and ties a “gut bug” to another line.

    Ozark Mountain Fishing Adventure 2009

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