uncork

Example Sentences

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While streaming is gaining steam with advertisers, media companies shouldn’t uncork the champagne just yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He’s thinking he’ll uncork his ’59 Latour, which goes for more than $2,000 a bottle.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

Expanding Medicaid would uncork a spigot of about $1.35 billion a year in federal funds to hospitals and health care providers, according to a 2021 report by the office of the state economist.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

The freshman QB will be eager to uncork some long throws and undoubtedly will be looking to connect with Worthy for highlight-reel touchdowns.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Ugwu would continue to uncork bottles of beer and Coke silently, while feeling the warm glow of pride spread up from the tips of his toes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie