- present participle of unfold.
unfolding
Example Sentences
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That made civil defense crews, firefighters and some volunteers stop and try to help at this chapter of Venezuela's still unfolding tragedy.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
A little: Those who haven’t read the first 4 will open “The End of the Arab of the Future” and find themselves hurled directly into an unfolding family emergency: Vol.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
The high-value asset at the heart of the security operation unfolding across India isn’t a visiting head of state or a celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The authentic, passionate outburst galvanised the Tartan Army spread throughout the Boston Stadium stands who were perhaps - and understandably - a little concerned at what was unfolding in their tournament opener against Haiti.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
When he spies a woman unfolding a lounge chair nearby and starts talking louder, I realize it’s for an audience.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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