unwrap
verb (used with object)
to remove or open the wrapping of.
had been unwrapping
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past perfect progressiveof unwrap.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Mary, who had been unwrapping wads of newspapers, produced a bottle of milk which she gave the baby.
From The Girl Scouts at Home, or, Rosanna's Beautiful Day by Katherine Keene Galt
He had been unwrapping the newspaper while he was talking, and Marcy was struck dumb with astonishment when he saw him bring the lost breastpin to light.
From Marcy The Blockade Runner by George G. (George Gorgas) White
