unravel

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This routine begins to unravel into a quest for identity and existential meaning when Y is hired to compose a new patriotic anthem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

To unravel the innovative winning streak of the Labs, start by looking at what might be called its situational advantages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta is asking a judge to unravel Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2-billion acquisition of rival TV station owner Tegna — the latest in a flurry of merger twists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

There was fallout in markets on Monday from a viral piece of research that imagined a world where AI could erase many white-collar jobs and a “daisy-chain” of correlated AI bets could unravel.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

He closed his eyes and watched the stories unravel in his mind like bright bursts of color.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova