as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other

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Recent Examples of unfurl The first violins unfurl a lilting, lightly bopping tune in D minor. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Alma is a victim of her own quest for love, and pieces of information about her past that might inform her reaction to Maggie’s claims unfurl in dribs throughout the movie. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025 Similarly touching sentiments had been expressed during Wrexham’s first two games back in the Championship, including a banner reading ‘Mr Wrexham’ that was unfurled before kick-off at Southampton on the opening day. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Freeman tied on an apron, unfurled an olive-green wrap encasing his chef’s knife and set up behind a metal counter facing the empty dining room. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfurl
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  • Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Most recent direct interpretation is Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s collaboration with LVMH’s luxury bag brand Moynat but bigger picture, luxury’s charm offensive extends from Glossier to Balenciaga—both of which transformed recent product launches into key-chain charm versions.
    Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have a sportier look than the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses thanks to a wraparound design that extends its colorful lenses around a person's temples.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • The suspension of Kimmel's show feeds into those larger conversations while unfolding alongside the criminal investigation into Kirk's death.
    Robert Birsel Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurl. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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