Example Sentences

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The Wall Street Journal published a feature on Earle, writing that the relationship between the influencer and her podcast network had unraveled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She also confessed to the crowd that she had a “broken” dress — a back that had unraveled, apparently during the evening’s most high energy moment…

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

“I thought the case had unraveled for the state and Leo’s going to get out,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2023

It was another aspect of the social contract between employer and employee that had unraveled.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2022

He had unraveled the truths behind important questions, but his studies had taken him to a point beyond which he could not seem to go.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho