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unwind

[uhn-wahynd] / ʌnˈwaɪnd /




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Still, there have been instances in which decisions by independent arbitrators contributed to a municipality’s economic challenges, and elected officials were unable to unwind the rulings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Like many others, Katie and Amy love reading books as a way to unwind from the stresses and pressures of every day life.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Pimco’s Dan Ivascyn this week told the Financial Times that the 10-year Treasury yield could hit 6% if highly leveraged investors have to suddenly unwind losing bets after weeks of heavy selling.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

But Buffett isn’t the only legendary investor known to unwind with unexpected diversions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

I have her spin counterclockwise as I unwind the ribbons.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

For instance, there would need to be a larger, more fundamental shift for the yen to begin strengthening in a way that fully unwinds the carry trade.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

His own work showed that mark-to-market leverage unwinds faster than it builds — and hits the weakest hands hardest.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

A senior administration official Sunday detailed a three-part framework in which Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and disposes of its enriched uranium while the U.S. unwinds its blockade in Iranian ports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

While some F1 stars like Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc choose to race online in their spare time, Häkkinen unwinds by riding horses.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Ray unwinds the hose from the side of the house and aims the nozzle at the door, and I turn the water on.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Markets saw a turbulent summer: the AI trade stumbled as semiconductor stocks fell, hedge fund Situational Awareness suffered a bruising decline and leveraged investors unwound their riskiest positions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Horton last year, but unwound that not long after.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

An unexpected jump in the yen in 2024 fueled a global market rout as investors unwound carry trades—forcing them to sell their investments and buy back the yen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The boom results were posted despite South Korean stocks suffering a sharp sell-off on Wednesday as nervous traders unwound AI-driven bets, fretting whether lofty profit forecasts are realistic.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Threads of magic unwound from the stranger and fluttered toward Luna and her own dense magic.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

Despite these dynamics, GM reported third-quarter profits of $3.3 billion, more than double last year's level, which was marred by one-time costs connected to unwinding electric vehicle investments.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

They also see Europe as a potential diversifier in global portfolios in the event of the AI trade unwinding further, as regions less exposed to the theme could provide some protection.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Manus in September said it had resumed independent operations after unwinding the Meta acquisition.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

On Thursday, an unwinding of popular hedge fund trades contributed to a selloff in French bonds—and sent investors flocking to seemingly safer government debt, including Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

As Ash began unwinding the ribbons from Ana’s hair, Ana asked, “Did you go with the servants tonight, Aisling? Mother said they normally have a bonfire in the City Square.”

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


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