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or ravelling
as in unraveling
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Now an obvious fix passed by Congress last year is at risk of unraveling because of partisan horse trading.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026 -
Progress that once seemed irreversible is now unraveling.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Its skylight en-suite with a sauna opens out to a discreet patio with a hot tub for unwinding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Suites and villas lean rustic-luxe, with dark woods, stone accents, and oversized soaking tubs perfect for unwinding after a long day of wildlife spotting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The fundamental goal of the 1787 Constitution was to establish a republican form of government — and that meant disentangling the traditional powers of the monarch and placing them in different branches of government.—
David French,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Embedded in a patriarchal family within an oppressive society, Mrie faces the challenge of disentangling herself from both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Raveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raveling. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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