unwinding

Example Sentences

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China is tightening scrutiny of outbound capital flows after forcing the unwinding of the Meta-Manus deal, as authorities seek to safeguard the economy amid heightened technology rivalry with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

Even if a resolution is struck soon, unwinding the economic damage won’t happen overnight, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“I don’t think it’s permanent,” Ducky said, unwinding this enormous scarf from around his neck.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers