as in extends
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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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,
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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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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the bottom is a narrow region called the bladder neck, which opens into the urethra – the tube that carries urine out of the body.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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It’s presented in a treasure chest with smoke protruding as the chest opens, slowly displaying the cocktail itself as the smoke billows into the patron’s face, preparing their nostrils for the smokey aroma ahead.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Unfurls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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