unwound
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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U.S. auto prices could see a 10% increase if the deal was unwound, estimates Hufbauer.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
It has continued to drop this year, but the company said share-price declines haven’t unwound targets Smith already hit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
The spring unwound in an uncontrolled manner, causing the wrench to be ejected and strike him.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Some observers, such as Nomura’s cross-asset strategist Charlie McElligott, think confirmation of a deal may trigger a sell-the-news pullback for stocks as already over-exuberant positions are unwound.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
I’ve tied it super tight to make sure it stays up; the worst thing in the world would be if it came unwound and fell down in front of hundreds of people.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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