Example Sentences

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The law preempts local control to legalize midrise and high-rise multifamily housing, unlocking zoning for up to 1.5 million new units in major cities, including Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It broke into an electronics factory, but surprised police who had surrounded the building after reportedly escaping by unlocking a window.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“We see a massive opportunity to transform physical industries with Operational AI and AI Agents—automating work, unlocking capacity, and driving greater productivity across the sectors that power the global economy,” Biswas added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The key to unlocking value from the merger is creating savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It sounds like what Asase was telling me about unlocking my true power by accepting my grief.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer