unlocked

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Wednesday, the Dalis family was asleep until their 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer began barking urgently from his unlocked crate in the master bedroom, according to homeowners Eleni and Tom Dalis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

His claim that McColl must have unlocked the shed and opened it was described by the prosecution as "absurd".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Golden tickets unlocked a world of candy and magic in ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

To keep upfront costs down, consider using an already unlocked phone, suggests Chip Lupo, a representative from WalletHub.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The door was unlocked, and Natalie crawled inside and sagged with relief at the bottom of the stairs, thankful to be out of the storm again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz