- present participle of unravel.
unravelling
Example Sentences
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Brendon McCullum has been sacked as Test coach in another staggering twist in the unravelling of the England team.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
"No adversary should mistake our current restraint with a lack of resolve," General Dan Caine told reporters, amid fears the current US-Iranian ceasefire is unravelling.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world?
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
It has all led to widespread distrust and means the Pretoria accord is unravelling fast.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
‘Well, what have you done?’ said Frodo, getting impatient with the slow unravelling of Butterbur’s thoughts.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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