unlock

Example Sentences

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“We want to unlock the economics that make this cost competitive. You’ve got to take control of your own destiny,” said Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

You unlock an achievement and are told your health is perfect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Some shoppers told the BBC they welcomed the chance to build up more points because they didn't spend enough to unlock many deals under the original scheme.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The spinoff last year was intended to better unlock the respective value of the flash-storage components that Sandisk made and the hard-disk drives that Western Digital made.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

It’s the kind of light that can unlock a mystery, shine a light on the truth.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers