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

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

I didn’t mean to uncork and dump on him; I was upset and it just kinda happened.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2022

But often he would uncork the bottle of Agua Florida and touch the stopper to the lobes of his ears or to his wrists.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers