Example Sentences

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The attack quickly unraveled when Mangubat revealed she was engaged and actively planning her wedding.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Zscaler has been tapped as a favorite cybersecurity stock by some analysts, but investor optimism seems to have unraveled Wednesday after the company’s outlook for revenue in the current quarter fell short of expectations.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Brown’s flying career unraveled as well, after a 2016 confrontation during a UPS flight to China from Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Instead, it was pulled into a broader regional breakdown as the larger system unraveled.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

A bandage unraveled at the mummy’s feet; it became entangled, fell face forward, and its head rolled off.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling