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unlock

[uhn-lok] / ʌnˈlɒk /


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VPNs unlock global content by bypassing geo-restrictions and accessing international sites.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“Everyone knows these are great assets, but what’s the catalyst to unlock that value?” said Curry Baker, an analyst at Guggenheim Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

London City Airport said the proposal would "unlock more destinations and support London's connectivity and economic growth".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors hope that self-driving cabs will unlock a new era of earnings growth for Tesla.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The keys had to be used together to unlock the firing mechanism for the special weapon.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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