unwrap
verb (used with object)
to remove or open the wrapping of.
was unwrapping
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past progressiveof unwrap.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"My pulse was quickening as I was unwrapping the bubble," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
“I liked the way the questions were asked, to the point that I was unwrapping and narrating what had happened to me, what had been pressing on me,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2021
On one occasion, her dad very enthusiastically commented on what a good gift-giver she is as I was unwrapping something of this sort, which felt like adding insult to injury.
From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2021
On March 10, 2008, David Paterson, then lieutenant governor, was unwrapping a curried chicken takeout lunch in the State Capitol when the governor’s office called to say that Gov.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2010
Pretty soon she was unwrapping Eleanor's hair and standing behind her.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
