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unfurl

verb as in unroll

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verb as in spread out

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The saltire, which was long embraced by supporters of Scottish independence, has now been unfurled for a different cause.

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There was a large sign unfurled with “300 wins” prominent, along with special T-shirts and hats made for the occasion.

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Chants of "Free Palestine" were also heard after Maccabi supporters unfurled an Israeli flag.

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Pro-Palestinian protests resulted in the interruption of the team's time trial on stage five, when four riders were forced to stop to avoid hitting protesters who were unfurling a banner.

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Judges approvingly noted features including its "dramatic staircases unfurling through a shared 'heart space' to encourage collaboration".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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