unwinding

Example Sentences

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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

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

Also, renewed yen strength following Japan’s intervention could tighten financial conditions globally via carry-trade unwinding, a development that could further support defensive assets such as gold,” the head of Commodity Strategy adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Carefully he detached the small charm from its plastic card, unwinding the wire ties and placing the bird on her bedside table.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline