unpack

Example Sentences

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He’s paused in the middle of unpacking his lunch, his hands hovering in the air.

From Literature

“I’ll return and unpack my suitcase as soon as we depart.”

From Literature

She unpacked both our duffels last night, because I couldn’t bear to help her.

From Literature

When it comes to unpacking John le Carré’s career as the pre-eminent spy writer of his generation, what better place to start than with a piece of luggage?

From The Wall Street Journal

Food historian Alberto Grandi has spent years unpacking what he calls the “myth” of Italian cuisine: the idea that Italy’s food culture is ancient, fixed and universally shared across regions.

From Salon