unlock

Example Sentences

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“If you look carefully, here’s a bear that’s able to unlock the vehicle door and open the door like a human and get in,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Other development banks like the Inter-American Development Bank are likely to follow suit, which could unlock billions more for much-needed public-infrastructure projects, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"By learning how to control the power source of our immune cells, we may be able to unlock therapies that are both more natural and more effective."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“The return of volume growth and more rational capacity behavior are important milestones, but stabilization alone will not be sufficient to unlock Lamb Weston’s full earnings potential,” Starboard wrote in the letter, viewed by Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Darren double-clicks his key fob to unlock the car doors.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper