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unfolding

Unfolding (noun) means the gradual process of something becoming clear or happening. Example: “We watched the unfolding of events with growing alarm.”

noun
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The gradual process of something becoming clear or happening.
"We watched the unfolding of events with growing alarm."

How to use unfolding

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In plain EnglishThe process of a situation developing or a story revealing itself bit by bit.

Common pairings
the unfolding drama unfolding crisis unfolding events

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unfoldings plural

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What does “unfolding” mean?

The word “unfolding” means the gradual process of something becoming clear or happening. In plain terms, the process of a situation developing or a story revealing itself bit by bit.

How do you use “unfolding” in a sentence?

Here is “unfolding” used in a sentence: “We watched the unfolding of events with growing alarm.”

What part of speech is “unfolding”?

“Unfolding” is a noun.

Is “unfolding” a common word?

“Unfolding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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