unwind

Example Sentences

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It’s my guilty pleasure and helps me unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That trade would likely unwind if the Iran war ends, although a lot depends on whether the U.S. and its allies are able to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But the attack on Iran came with other geopolitical implications, and many won’t be easy to unwind, said Michael Antonelli, a managing director at Baird.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Some international managers might view the long gaps between games as a chance to unwind.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Petra began to unwind the fabric, turning the object first one way and then the other, yards of deep red falling in folds around her knees.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett