uncork

Example Sentences

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While streaming is gaining steam with advertisers, media companies shouldn’t uncork the champagne just yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Boutique wineries and cideries are ready to uncork their latest vintages.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Expanding Medicaid would uncork a spigot of about $1.35 billion a year in federal funds to hospitals and health care providers, according to a 2021 report by the office of the state economist.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

He took his normal spot on the power play midway through the first period and he cocked his stick back as if he was about to uncork one of his signature slap shots.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

“A landslide off the bulge could uncork a hot flow across the valley and up this ridge.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone