- present participle of unravel.
unraveling
Example Sentences
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The twisty nightmare, told through multiple perspectives, depicts the unraveling of a suburban town after a group of schoolchildren all mysteriously leave their houses at the same time and disappear into the night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
But one is surely coming, and the unraveling of the long-term bond market is raising the chances that one is imminent.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
But it now appears reports of the axis’ unraveling are exaggerated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The unraveling of the Situational Awareness hedge fund has inspired comparisons with Long-Term Capital Management, a legendary hedge fund that failed in spectacular fashion in 1998.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
I hit the sidewalk hard and feel the leash unraveling around my legs as the dog charges.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
