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During that long quiet period, tectonic stress has continued to build along parts of the fault system, raising longstanding questions about how a future large rupture might unfold.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Nearby resident Sophie Castle said she was "slightly worried" about what might unfold next, adding her flat was "incredibly close to the situation".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Former NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning seemed to fear the worst while watching the situation unfold live on their alternative broadcast of the game on ESPN2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Confirming that idea has been difficult because changes around supermassive black holes can normally unfold over thousands or even millions of years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
I picture Charlie in his coffin, nodding, certain that the Great Hunter meant for everything to unfold as it has.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
In past technological cycles, it’s made more sense for “market leadership” to transition from one sector to another as a trend unfolds, they added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The story unfolds into a humorous and poignant satire that makes sharp observations about the state of modern masculinity and creative life.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
To judge a war as it unfolds is risky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Case” unfolds in the sterile office of a mortgage broker in Twin Falls, Idaho.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dylan crushes the egg in his palm and unfolds the paper inside.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Hochul slammed how the initial investigation into the complainant's claims unfolded at Cornell, which is located in Ithaca in central New York state.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Online video footage shot from the stands shows that the man was standing in front of his seat as the play unfolded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
On Sunday morning, the world was watching as drama unfolded in the village of Whelford.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The effort to bring home Evan and others unfolded on three continents, involving spy agencies, billionaires and political power players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
One day, however, as she put away her account-book and unfolded her embroidery, she suddenly took her up thus—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Although first-year Tigers coach Lane Kiffin has said little about the reason for Shanklin’s absence, events unfolding over the last three weeks offer insight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
My intention here is not to say, “Hey, this unspeakable event unfolding in the headlines right now? It’s just like that movie!”
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
What Italie couldn’t see from his seat in Row 20 on Flight 1073 was a desperate fight unfolding in the cockpit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The judges on the panel seemed unsure of Louisiana’s standing argument and unconvinced that the court should immediately give Louisiana what it wants while the FDA’s own review is unfolding.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Aunt Kitty said this was no time for make-believe when we had such a dangerous case unfolding before us.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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