unlock

Example Sentences

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For him, pinball games unlock memories, much as the madeleine did for Proust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

In a statement, project archivist Siobhan McLaughlin said it would "unlock the hidden histories of Belfast's heritage in shipbuilding".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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