Example Sentences

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Now the deal is unraveling because of the ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck are joined by Bloomberg’s Global Automotive Editor Craig Trudell who helps understand how and why the global electronic vehicle transition is unraveling.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2025

“I’m excited the genetics is unraveling the details of a society … but as an archaeologist, I have a wish list of additional data.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024

Baylor: The Bears are two seasons away from winning a Big 12 championship and this one is unraveling fast.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

He is dressing like a slob—his life is unraveling.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario