1.   A dense pile wears better than a loosely-woven one, which can be parted to reveal the backing.

2.   Craning my neck, I eyed the rubber flaps anxiously as they parted to reveal a glimpse of daylight.

3.   The big red curtains parted to reveal a new car!

4.   Banyan trees and huge camellia bushes line the path, parting to reveal incredible views of the city and harbor.

5.   Directly below us, the mists part to reveal glimpses of Yosemite Valley.

6.   As he stepped to the podium, a colorful sea of umbrellas braced against the wind-blown downpour parted to reveal wet but smiling faces.

7.   The grass parts to reveal an anti-personnel mine.