unlocking
- present participle of unlock.
Example Sentences
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Grand Detour, Ill.: John Deere’s “self-polishing” steel blade allowed settlers to slice through the sticky Midwest sod, unlocking the agricultural potential of the American heartland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Nuro has already hit its first milestones on schedule, unlocking an initial tranche of performance-linked capital.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Benevolent because the expansion created space for underrepresented regions in Africa, Asia and the Americans to participate, sparking additional interest in the sport there and unlocking funding and other support for national team programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
“I'll join them,” Mr. Kapasi said, unlocking the door on his side.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
