unwound

Example Sentences

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Some observers, such as Nomura’s cross-asset strategist Charlie McElligott, think confirmation of a deal may trigger a sell-the-news pullback for stocks as already over-exuberant positions are unwound.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

But the deal had to be unwound within a decade with the falling fortunes of AOL, which used an inflated share price for the deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Alternatively, the 36,000 ton inventory build should be unwound into an increasingly resilient 4Q26 price environment,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

While state laws govern how marriages are unwound, resolutions for unmarried couples often hinge on a court’s interpretation of case law, with varying outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I unwound my legs from the gripping fear and almost tripped onto the stove.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou