as in unraveled
to separate the various strands of
untwined his shoelaces
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But something has clearly unraveled in recent days.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026 -
Driven by a global political shift right post-2024 elections, regulations were unraveled, and businesses abandoned sustainability teams and reports.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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On Sunday, June 14, the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) disentangled a relatively small humpback whale after recreational boaters spotted the animal anchored in fishing gear in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary late that morning, CCS said in a press release.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Veterinarians then assessed whether Meatloaf could be safely disentangled in the water or needed to be brought in for further care, Jaros said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Untwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untwined. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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