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as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear
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as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold
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as in to appear
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfold
Evolution often unfolds in strange ways on islands, and, in the case of the elephants, Stegodon evolved to be much smaller.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
How the case unfolded Prosecutors in Mexico allege in a March 15 statement that in 2022, the Akeos canceled 13 credit card payments to a hotel chain totaling more than $116,500.
—Polo Sandoval, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Kilmer somehow makes power, frailty, and deterioration coexist as Tombstone unfolds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
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The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
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Begun as a lecture for visitors, the film evolved into a slideshow and now to a film presented in a small theater at Shields Date Garden.—
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Unlike classical computing, which processes information through bits that can exist in either zeros or ones, quantum computing is an evolving field where quantum bits (or qubits) can occupy both zero and one in a single unit.—
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Optimism bloomed in the media business after Donald Trump was elected last November.—
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Flower Fields nearing peak bloom The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are approaching peak bloom with 55 acres of giant tecolote ranunculuses.—
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Khalil is due to appear before an immigration judge for a removal proceeding on April 8.—
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Both feature an Annunciation, in which an angel appears and announces that Mary, a virgin who is engaged to Joseph, is to have a son by God.—
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Holland and Sasser will be suspended for one game, and Stewart will be suspended for two games. Oklahoma City aims to extend its 10-game winning streak as the Thunder face off against the Detroit Pistons.—
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The renewal extends a relationship between Fox and 20th TV Animation that goes back decades, when the two units were part of the same company prior to Disney’s acquisition of Fox assets.—
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The Table Rock wildfire burning in South Carolina continued to grow Thursday, but conditions that created dramatic expansion the day before eased, officials said.—
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The Challenges Of Domestic Manufacturing For Tech Workforce Issues The manufacturing sector faces a growing workforce gap as experienced employees retire or transition to other industries, leading to a loss of valuable institutional knowledge.—
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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