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Unwrap


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The retrieval is done by using a bidimensional Gerchberg-Saxton phase-retrieval algorithm joined to an iterative phase-unwrapping algorithm.
  • (2) Group II fascial wrap grafts demonstrated variable endothelial coverage in the wrapped area (means = 48%) that was consistently less than in adjacent unwrapped portions (means = 62%), and significantly less than vein wrap sections of group I animals (P less than 0.04).
  • (3) Dave Price, the head of BBC iPlayer, said: "BBC iPlayer had a record-breaking festive period, with performance driven by new mobiles and tablets unwrapped on Christmas Day, and it looks like these devices have yet to be put down."
  • (4) Unwrapping the layers of spin from his original remarks and what EngskovWhat he actually pledged is way more modest.
  • (5) Recently, we adopted open-unwrapping and aortic button technique.
  • (6) Ten wrapped and 10 unwrapped pieces of methylmethacrylate were implanted in dogs, and were removed at intervals of 2, 4, 8, 11 and 16 weeks.
  • (7) Noting the number of times – 16 – a reporter was forced to write “unintelligible” in the transcript of Trump’s infamous interview with AP, Meyers was struck that “Trump’s answers are literally just mad libs now.” Facebook Twitter Pinterest On the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon wished first lady Melania Trump a happy birthday: “She plans to celebrate with her loved ones – and Donald.” The couple planned to celebrate as they always do: “Making sure Donald has something to unwrap too so he doesn’t feel left out.” Fallon also mentioned former presidential candidate Chris Christie giving Trump a B grade on his first 100 days, as well as an A on immigration, and a C on healthcare.
  • (8) Modification of four epsilon-amino groups by buturic and succinic anhydrides and of three epsilon-amino groups by TNBS is found to increase the regidity of protein surrounding of heme, and modification of six epsilon-amino groups by TNBS results in more unwrapped enzyme structure as compared with its native molecule.
  • (9) Paracetamol increased the time below 37.2 degrees C in four hours by 109 (95% confidence interval 74 to 145) minutes compared with unwrapping; warm sponging caused the fastest reduction in temperature.
  • (10) A new two-dimensional phase unwrapping algorithm is presented, along with simulation results.
  • (11) The rumors are that Joseph is indeed going to be up front, as Sigi Schmid does the equivalent of unwrapping his tightly wound scarf and swinging it round his head yelling, “COME ON THEN!
  • (12) Samples were unwrapped at intervals (up to the end of the usual maximum shelf-life for the food) and analysed for their glycol content.
  • (13) Insulin derived from unwrapped pancreata was found to comprise two peaks on high-pressure liquid chromatography and that from wrapped pancreata a single peak.
  • (14) Children across the country will unwrap chocolate coin bags that are 15g lighter than last year, though their parents (or Santa) will have paid the same £1 for them – making them 18% more expensive.
  • (15) He wouldn't use email and said he'd never unwrapped the computer in his office.
  • (16) The only food that was common to all the laboratory-confirmed cases was bread, purchased either unwrapped or as rolls, sandwiches or filled rolls, and supplied either directly from one shop or indirectly through its subsidiary outlets.
  • (17) This phase needs to be unwrapped, which is complicated by the presence of noise and multiple objects of irregular shape.
  • (18) Abundant foam cells were found in the intima of unwrapped veins, whereas they were absent or rare in wrapped segments.
  • (19) It's almost worth trying it, just to see the look of sheer horror on the little darlings' faces when they unwrap that sticky, pointy thing and discover that, yes, you really have just wrapped up the garden sweepings.
  • (20) Then I unwrap my present and it is Pippa's tragic book?

Wrap


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To snatch up; transport; -- chiefly used in the p. p. wrapt.
  • (v. t.) To wind or fold together; to arrange in folds.
  • (v. t.) To cover by winding or folding; to envelop completely; to involve; to infold; -- often with up.
  • (v. t.) To conceal by enveloping or infolding; to hide; hence, to involve, as an effect or consequence; to be followed by.
  • (n.) A wrapper; -- often used in the plural for blankets, furs, shawls, etc., used in riding or traveling.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The popularly used procedure in Great Britain is that in which a sheet of Ivalon sponge is sutured to the sacrum and wrapped around the rectum thus anchoring it in place.
  • (2) Undaunted by the sickening swell of the ocean and wrapped up against the chilly wind, Straneo, of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the world's leading oceanographic research centres, continues to take measurements from the waters as the long Arctic dusk falls.
  • (3) Gastric reservoir reduction, wrapping the stomach with an inert fabric, is one such procedure.
  • (4) His wrists were shown wrapped in tape with “MIKE BROWN” and “MY KIDS MATTER” written on them.
  • (5) By sharing insights and best practice expertise through [the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sustainability Action Plan] esap and other platforms, Wrap believes business models such as trade-in services will be a reality in the next three to five years.” The actions of the 51 signatories to esap include: implementing new business models such as take-back and resale; extending product durability; and gaining greater value from reuse and recycling.
  • (6) This is such a difficult area for prosecutors to wrap their hands around.
  • (7) 8.25am BST As the day draws to a close it is time to bid the readers adieu and wrap up the live-blog for the day.
  • (8) Thought I'd relax and watch the final quarter of this game having wrapped that up.
  • (9) The stamps, which were similar in paper and size to Japanese 10-yen postage stamps, were wrapped around the penis before sleep and the stamp ring was checked for breakage the next morning.
  • (10) Epithelioid-cell tumors contained multinucleated cells and areas of cell wrapping more frequently than did spindle-cell tumors.
  • (11) Perhaps Silver and company would have been a bit more methodical if this embarrassing story had sprung up during the offseason or in early fall, when casual fans are wrapped up in football.
  • (12) For prophylactics of the commissural process the area of connection of main vessels of the artificial circulation apparatus (ACA) in 56 patients was wrapped up by teflon in order to ease reoperation.
  • (13) Once considered his nation's political tour de force, Anwar Ibrahim has spent the greater part of the past two decades in jail, wrapped up in court proceedings and enduring what he calls a long-standing smear campaign – from being labelled a chauvinist and Zionist to facing accusations that he is homosexual, guilty of sodomy and anti-Muslim.
  • (14) They wrapped the heads of these 41 infants with a dry linen cloth.
  • (15) Resection of malignant lesion and wrapping of aneurysm were carried out in all three patients simultaneously.
  • (16) Isner wrapped up the first set in 49 minutes and then cruised through the second two untroubled in the hot conditions in front of almost 7,000 fans.
  • (17) This region of the DNA helix is fully protected, indicating that the RNA polymerase wraps around the DNA between base positions -13 and +20.
  • (18) We have recently demonstrated that the application of a pedicled intercostal muscle graft or peritracheal membrane adipose tissue wrap on the bronchial anastomosis improved bronchial healing by restoring a vascular flow across the anastomosis within 7 days after left lung allotransplantation.
  • (19) Over 70 days of age, the combined presence of viral infection and wrapping in excess of 10 togs produced an odds ratio of SUD of 51.5 (95% CI 5.64 to 471.48) compared with wrapping of less than 6 togs.
  • (20) We have a high number of A&E attendances over this time that are due to issues that could have been avoided had people sought advice at the first sign of illness.” The Stay Well This Winter campaign will use TV, radio and social media to encourage people to wrap up warm and consult a pharmacist as soon as they feel unwell rather than waiting.

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