unwinding

Example Sentences

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Without coordination, “these imbalances risk unwinding in a disorderly manner,” he said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Bessent’s comments came after a U.S. official said the two countries were closing in on a 60-day agreement, including a mutual unwinding of blocks in the Strait of Hormuz over 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

So far we've seen Jo and Kush unwinding during the race by playing basketball or enjoying an evening of Mongolian throat singing.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Seth continued unwinding the rope, sending the bucket ever deeper.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull