uncork

Example Sentences

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They aim to show Nuton’s bioleaching technology works at scale and can be deployed throughout the Americas to uncork the low-grade sulfide ores left in old mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

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

Buttigieg was set to join local and congressional officials Thursday in Tucson to announce a $25 million grant to uncork freight and pedestrian bottlenecks in the city’s 22nd Street area.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

“A landslide off the bulge could uncork a hot flow across the valley and up this ridge.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone