- present participle of unfold.
unfolding
Example Sentences
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As for Naicker, there was no hesitation in airing what his team had captured, even with the realisation of the magnitude of what was unfolding.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In this case, the first sign is unfolding inside the hollow stems of tropical plants, where a partnership that has lasted millions of years may be starting to come apart.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The film takes its time in unfolding its mysteries, yet it charts every moment with an unsettling psychological realism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Although first-year Tigers coach Lane Kiffin has said little about the reason for Shanklin’s absence, events unfolding over the last three weeks offer insight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
I choose my words with care to express the idea that is but a germ unfolding in my mind.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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