unbarring

verb

present participle of unbar
as in unlocking

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  1. unlocking
  2. unfastening
  3. opening
Verb
  • Obesity drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been pushing to boost employer coverage, which is key to unlocking greater uptake for their treatments.
    — Hugh Son,Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Still, unlocking the doors may give a thief the access needed to try another method.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of unlocking
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  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Definition of unfastening
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  • There is no indication yet that any deal will include opening the Red Sea route.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Earn more interest on your money by opening a high-rate CD account here.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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