unwind

Example Sentences

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Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw Q1 gains of 36% and 41% respectively, a trade likely to unwind if the Iran war concludes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Some international managers might view the long gaps between games as a chance to unwind.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

To actually unwind the trade, he said, would take something more severe: an extended period where oil is over $100.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

I unwind the wool scarf from around my head, folding it to hide its ragged ends, and hand my papers to him.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron