unblocking

present participle of unblock
as in opening
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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  • To regain its cool factor, Ervér has invested extensively in branding efforts, from hosting music events featuring Anitta, Charli XCX, Lola Young and Tyla to opening London Fashion Week with a splashy runway show.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Given the high volume of traffic LEO is expected to have in the coming years, clearing the road of debris and junk is highly advisable.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
  • No one can accuse The Lowdown of clearing its throat.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Unblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocking. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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