unlading

verb

present participle of unlade
as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo permission will not be given to unlade the ship until it can be thoroughly inspected

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unloading
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  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Despite unloading several key players before Monday’s trade deadline, the Orioles remain in the thick of the AL wild-card race after winning the first two games of this series against the last-place Angels.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
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