Example Sentences

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On May 6, as Williams was unpacking the cooler of food he received from school, a police officer arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

She said her family had earlier spent a few fun days away in Glasgow and she was unpacking a car on the morning of 10 August.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

An On Point volunteer arrived on his doorstep and helped him load up his few belongings; an hour later, he was unpacking in his new dorm room.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2022

Less than three months later, Ms. Lynn was unpacking there.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021

His mother was unpacking her basket of shopping.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill