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unravel

[uhn-rav-uhl] / ʌnˈræv əl /




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It all began to unravel for Greensill when an insurance policy that kept the business humming expired in early 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

So why did it unravel for the Dutch head coach who many Liverpool fans initially regarded as the calm, transitional Bob Paisley figure to predecessor Klopp's firebrand, charismatic Bill Shankly?

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Last year, Barron’s reported on the rise of cryptographically relevant quantum computers—theoretical, fault-tolerant machines powerful enough to unravel modern public-key cryptography.

From Barron's • May 22, 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 tightly wound anger in my chest began to unravel, slowly at first, then in a strange, cool rush.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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