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unpacks

  • present tense form
    of unpack (3rd person singular).
    unpack
    verb (used with object)
    to undo or remove the contents from (a box, trunk, etc.).

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The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson unpacks how the singer attracted such a range of fans.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

In an interview with the Journal’s John Jurgensen, the director unpacks the Trojan Horse scene and how he pulled off his latest cinematic tour de force.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Slate’s Jessica Stoya unpacks the underlying issues at play.

From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026

In the kitchen, Auntie Nina unpacks the takeout.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila