winding

Example Sentences

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The friends saw the opportunity just as their semester abroad in London was winding down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The parade began in the city's Jewellery Quarter shortly before 17:00 BST, winding its way via Broad Street to Centenary Square.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Gates announced last year that he was winding down the work of the Gates Foundation over a 20-year period and that all the fund’s assets would be spent by then.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The tornado had left behind a winding trail of destruction.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown