was unfolding
- past progressive of unfold.
Example Sentences
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But with the growing realisation that a tragedy was unfolding, "from the first steps we went out of rhythm", recalls Iryna.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
The White House said the operation was unfolding “perfectly.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
The “AI scare trade,” as Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo called it Monday, was unfolding.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
While the controversy was unfolding, however, Vice President JD Vance returned to the discussion to crack jokes.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
The smile on Ruth’s face faded as she figured that something bad was unfolding.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
