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
Before long, though, she had her feet on the sofa and was unwrapping candy while laughing and showing signs of being a fun gossip.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2015
He was unwrapping the object now and I watched his old man's hands.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
