unwinding

Example Sentences

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Gold’s decline stems from surging inflation, a tech stock rally, and the unwinding of the “debasement trade” by investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

OPEC+ could begin unwinding the 2 million barrels per day of official cuts agreed to in October 2022 once voluntary reductions are fully reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

U.S. officials said the two sides were closing in on a 60-day deal, which would include a mutual unwinding of blocks in the Strait of Hormuz over the first 30 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We saw the 19-year-olds unwinding during the race by playing basketball and enjoying an evening of Mongolian throat singing.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Yossarian sprinkled this one with sulfanilamide too and continued unwinding the gauze around Snowden’s leg until the compress was secure.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller