Example Sentences

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A key sticking point is the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a route for a significant amount of the world’s oil and gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Consider your primary use case first: streaming requires strong unblocking capabilities and fast speeds, privacy-focused users need audited no-logs policies and advanced security features, and budget-conscious users should prioritize value plans with essential features.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

What developers and private investors want from the UK and Scottish governments is the unblocking of obstacles in planning, support in building up the supply chain and reduced risk to investments.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

“Like acupuncture, which uses fine needles, Bojin is a method of unblocking stuck qi using a pointed tool made of stone or horn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

And he had no intention of unblocking it.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot