unravel
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Art and artist, creation and creator, she left behind a now-century-old mystery we’re still trying to unravel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
During a wretched run between December and January, Palace's season threatened to unravel, both on and off the pitch.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
There is already a lack of solidarity in this country, a major crisis would undoubtedly unravel what’s left of it.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The recent flare-up in hostilities threatens to unravel the cease-fire, keeping risk premium in place, Nikos Tzabouras of Tradu says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
When the pressure was on, though, something seemed to unravel inside him.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Vocabulary lists containing unravel
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