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unwind

[uhn-wahynd] / ʌnˈwaɪnd /




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It’s my guilty pleasure and helps me unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw Q1 gains of 36% and 41% respectively, a trade likely to unwind if the Iran war concludes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Some international managers might view the long gaps between games as a chance to unwind.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

If the market moves sharply lower, those funds could be forced to unwind their positions even more aggressively.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

King PeDinore’s hone stood patiently while the rope was wound round its legs, and Merlyn and the Wart had to catch the brachet and unwind it before the conversation could go on.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White