unlock

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Late last month, Tehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, traveled to Qatar, hoping to win assistance from the Gulf emirate to unlock funds, Iranian and Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I wipe my face and run upstairs to unlock the door and lock myself in the bathroom.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali