Example Sentences

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Before Downton has unpacked his desk - he assumed office on 1 January - he faces an instant challenge.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2014

“Alice has unpacked for you and will look after you until your maid arrives,” said Mrs. Danvers.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

“I hope they’ve given you a good room, the place is half empty, so if you are uncomfortable mind you make a fuss. Your valet has unpacked for you, I suppose?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Their books have merged since they’ve gotten married, Nikhil has unpacked them all, and nothing is where she expects it to be.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Love steals into the heart when we least expect him; and before we are aware, the sly little god has unpacked his trunk and taken possession!

From The Princess Elopes by MacGrath, Harold