unroll

Example Sentences

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Can you unroll the extent of the processes that have happened here and why this has been going on for over two decades?

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024

But their contents remained a mystery to scholars - they were so badly burnt by volcanic debris in that when they attempted to unroll them they fell apart in their hands.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

Dr. Seales released his images, and the computer code he used to unroll the scrolls.

From NewsForKids.net • Oct. 25, 2023

The audience was pivotal to the piece, helping unroll the scrolls and even participating in a dance with the performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

He wandered into the bathroom, twirled the roll of paper around, and decided he wouldn't unroll it right now—he had already done that once today.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry