unwinding

Example Sentences

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The most actively traded Brent crude futures ticked up 3.6% to $99.58 a barrel, partially unwinding Monday’s drop, which came amid the prospect of a possible deal with Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

He wants to remove them from leadership roles, along with billions in damages and the unwinding of OpenAI’s conversion, any of which could warp the entire industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Her brow was furrowed as she manipulated knitting needles, and Franz’s eyes were glued to the unwinding yarn ball.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser