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Claudius has made himself a monarch again, standing at the head of a shrieking horde of desperate peasantry who believe he can unbar the door to that heavenly place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

On the weed-grown path beside him lay a revolver, as if he had dropped it out of his hand when he started to unbar the gates.

From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John

Who would unbar the gate of life, to re-admit them to existence? or what face would greet them back again to our world with a smile?

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

It takes only a minute to cross the hall and unbar the front doors.

From The Main Chance by Nicholson, Meredith

I cried, “why did you unbar the door?”

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)