- present participle of unravel.
unravelling
Example Sentences
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"I believe that it is highly unlikely that a statutory inquiry would be able to make further progress on unravelling the technical aspects of the programme failure," he said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"No adversary should mistake our current restraint with a lack of resolve," General Dan Caine told reporters, amid fears the current US-Iranian ceasefire is unravelling.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Dogged by injuries, she has made more appearances off the bench in the past three years than she has started games, with her time at City unravelling before her switch to Arsenal in January 2025.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world?
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Only so much could be done about her hair without shea butter and a good comb, but she at least tried to redo some of the unravelling twists.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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