unfold
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That pattern is something Corey Seemiller has spent years watching unfold.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
While the women were still reeling from the voice-to-text fiasco, another drama was about to unfold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
At the start of the partial eclipse, when the Moon began to cover the Sun at around 17.30 GMT, some people shouted "Wow!" eager to see what would unfold.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The details are obviously shocking - both to the people living nearby and to those abroad watching the story unfold.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
I take it out, unfold it, hand it to Lizzie.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
“Lanterns,” which unfolds across two timelines, is the boldest entry so far in James Gunn’s remade DC Universe.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
“The approach unfolds gradually, revealing the home with a sense of anticipation that is both cinematic and unforgettable.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The process unfolds so rapidly and completely that the cell disappears within minutes, leaving virtually no trace.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
While Jackie’s health saga unfolds, fans have wondered — and worried — what will become of the pair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He unfolds his long coat that has been tucked in the seat beside him and throws it over the woman.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
Throughout the day people laid floral tributes near the beach where the tragedy unfolded.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
He also reportedly told then-chief of staff Mark Meadows the situation was “getting really ugly” as it unfolded, while Trump Jr. texted Meadows begging him to get his father to “condemn this” immediately.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
If scientists want to estimate how likely life is to arise and evolve elsewhere, they first need a clearer picture of how that process unfolded here on Earth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
As the full scale of the disaster unfolded, rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP at least 20 people were confirmed dead from four different towns on the island, popular with tourists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
But events unfolded quickly when, eighteen days later, Richmond fell, and then General Lee surrendered.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
“This is an evolution we are seeing unfolding now,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The scene in Charing was part of a much wider disaster unfolding across Assam.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Few moments in television rival the thrill of an action sequence unfolding before your eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
He said some crew members were young sailors on their first voyages who appeared traumatised by what was unfolding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Here’s something you might consider,” I said, unfolding the advertisement and smoothing down the creases.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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