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unleash
(redirected from unleashes)

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unleash someone or something (up)on someone or something
to turn someone or something loose on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The air force unleashed a bombing attack upon the enemy. The mob chief unleashed his tough guys on Lefty.

unleash someone or something against someone or something

to turn someone or something loose against someone or something. The army unleashed a horrible attack against the enemy. Max unleashed his bullies against the helpless merchants.
See also: against


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Writer Robert Louis Stevenson's classic horror thriller opens at the Loft Theatre in Leamington on Wednesday and looks at the split personality of a scientist who unleashes the sinister, violent side of his character during an experiment.
Rising up from his tomb, Anubis swears revenge against Yugi and unleashes the sands of time to bury the youngster and his pals, with the diabolical intention of taking over the entire world.
The game unleashes bone-jarring body slams and spectacular action unique to this game.
 
 
 
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