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Untangle

Definition

(formal) To disentangle or separate something that is complicated or confused; to clarify or resolve a difficult situation or problem by identifying and dealing with its various components or elements.

Example Sentences

1The detective worked tirelessly to untangle the complex web of evidence and alibis surrounding the crime scene.
2After several hours of negotiation, the parties were finally able to untangle their differences and reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
3The researcher's task was to untangle the intricate relationships between the various socioeconomic factors contributing to the phenomenon.
4It took the team of experts several weeks to untangle the mess of conflicting data and arrive at a coherent conclusion.
5The therapist helped her patient to untangle their feelings of guilt and anxiety, which had been intertwined for years.

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