unblock
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Last week's floodwaters washed away a lot of heavy machinery, making it harder for rescuers to unblock tunnels, says a representative for Nepalese power companies.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The deal to unblock the global energy funnel gives Iran a say in its future management, and a route to riches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The White House said Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
I can’t access them again until I return to my office and re-tap the pass to unblock them.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2026
He plays this ace to "unblock," or get out of the way of his partner.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Louis Hoffmann
Proton VPN successfully unblocks major streaming platforms, with Plus servers optimized for streaming access.
From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2026
“Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it,” the account posted.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
The government believes the deal doesn’t endanger national interests or identity and unblocks the path for the country to join the EU.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
No strategy reliably unblocks your memory, but research shows you might mitigate the social damage.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 20, 2021
The therapy unblocks him, like a plunger inside a backed-up sink.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 24, 2020
In my testing, it unblocked everything I threw at it.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
When she was later unblocked, a union representative said it could happen again if she continued making those kinds of comments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
It alleviated the pressure and unblocked the cerebral spinal fluid so it could flow from the brain to her spine.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
With an unblocked defender blowing up the play in the backfield, Herbert cut back to his left, slithering through the defense for a four-yard touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
It was lovely flying a low-winged plane, with its unblocked, endless view of sky—or, on that occasion, low-hanging cloud.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
“Araghchi’s statement appears more aimed at unlocking negotiations than unblocking the Strait of Hormuz,” Michael Singh, former senior director for Middle East affairs at the National Security Council, said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
ExpressVPN maintains strong unblocking capabilities across all major platforms, though recent testing showed some gaps compared to NordVPN and Surfshark.
From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2026
What developers and private investors want from the UK and Scottish governments is the unblocking of obstacles in planning, support in building up the supply chain and reduced risk to investments.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024
“Like acupuncture, which uses fine needles, Bojin is a method of unblocking stuck qi using a pointed tool made of stone or horn.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
And he had no intention of unblocking it.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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