unwind

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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

Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

I felt myself unwind as we walked, until my shoulders were shoulders again and not ear barricades.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon