unlock

Example Sentences

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In a regulatory filing in February, Peltz indicated that Trian was evaluating ways to unlock value from Wendy’s, which has struggled with softer traffic and tight profit margins.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

You unlock an achievement and are told your health is perfect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"Our proposals will unlock the potential of this iconic employment hub, delivering significant jobs, investment and infrastructure improvements both locally and across the wider area," it said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

But the country’s government last year pledged to unlock more than $1 trillion for defense and infrastructure—investments that it hoped would revitalize Germany’s once-dominant manufacturing sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He must have managed to unlock it and hadn’t fully closed it again so that it would be open when he came back.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz