unlocking
- present participle of unlock.
Example Sentences
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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
SpaceX is expected to secure index entry in the coming days and weeks, unlocking a new source of investor demand after there’s been “striking” breadth so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
“This is bad,” Liam said, unlocking his door.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
