as in to open
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
unblock the road so that the convoy can proceed
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Recent Examples of unblock
The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping.
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Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
His comments come as those allies express new dismay over the energy escalation, which has already driven up prices in Europe, and have shown little desire to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
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Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Yet Beijing has rebuffed the White House’s call to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, a request that invited ridicule from Chinese propaganda outlets and online bloggers.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
No country has publicly announced plans to send ships or other kinds of assistance to unblock the strait.
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Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
His comments come as those allies express new dismay over the energy escalation, which has already driven up prices in Europe, and have shown little desire to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
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Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Yet Beijing has rebuffed the White House’s call to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, a request that invited ridicule from Chinese propaganda outlets and online bloggers.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
No country has publicly announced plans to send ships or other kinds of assistance to unblock the strait.
—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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But a goal from Kaan Ayhan, scored with the last kick of the game, handed the US its first defeat after two dominant victories to open the tournament.
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Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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