Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, in another vial, dozens of newly eclosed, pure females were snatched, their virgin wings still unspread, and crammed into tiny, hot capsules.

From Scientific American • Apr. 15, 2012

Debby Crombie unspread a rug in a dell between two roots.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

The noon after his first venture he ate in a little lunch-room with Charley Moore and, watching him unspread the paper, waited for a remark about the hold-up of the day before.

From Flappers and Philosophers by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)

The first of these new vistas to unspread itself before Missy's eyes was nothing less dazzling than Travel.

From Missy by Gatlin, Dana

A second slice, unspread, makes the other side of the sandwich.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily