Recent Examples on the WebAfter cutoff of the New Shepard rocket engine, the passengers had a few minutes to unfasten their seatbelts and float around the cabin while taking in the view of Earth.—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024 Plus, the buttons could be secured or unfastened for chilly or humid days, accordingly.—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 When crews unfastened the straps that held the wall in place, the load shifted and one section tumbled onto the worker, the station reported.—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024 This would include a visual warning informing the driver that lasts at least 60 seconds once the car is turned on and a 30-second audio-visual warning if a rear belt is unfastened while the car is on and in gear.—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2023 When the flight climbed past an altitude of 10,000 feet, passengers were allowed to unfasten their seat belts.—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023 When the bus comes to a halt, Young unfastens his seat belt and stands up to address the students still onboard.—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2023 So, in essence, 'untie' means 'to unfasten something that was previously tied or bound'.—Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023 To unfasten the first screw amid the steady drip of tourists and guards requires ten minutes of concentrated effort, even with the margin for error shaved thin.—Michael Finkel, Town & Country, 27 June 2023
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