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unfurl

[uhn-furl] / ʌnˈfɜrl /
VERB
unroll
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But risks do lie in the indirect macroeconomic forces that could unfurl if the conflict drags on or intensifies, they say in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The result will unfurl over years, not news cycles.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

Geopolitical events will unfurl as we watch from afar.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Sometime toward the end of this week, the plant is expected to unfurl at the San Marino institution and show off for just 24 to 48 hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

It was easy to unfurl the linoleum in deserted alleys and parking lots.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi