unpack

Example Sentences

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"I thought I would find some clue to unpack this. It's a small island, but it swallows you up."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

If she has a tough situation at work, she says, she will mention it to her husband and unpack it with her best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

On this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern unpack the rationale behind the decision, and the implications for those seeking a remedy.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The 31-year-old singer, along with director Costantini, sat down with The Times to unpack the ripple effects from that tumultuous summer of 2025 — as well as future plans for the burgeoning Latina pop star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Luke kept interrupting the cooking process, so Mr. Ferris helped him unpack the helicopter.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter