as in opens
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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In following her to this point, however, this long-game project gives remarkable dimension and particularity to the kind of migrant story often only told in journalistic generalities — showing, year on year, how time heals some wounds, opens others, and creates plenty of its own.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
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If a guest opens a laptop, there should be enough space, light, and power to work comfortably without improvisation.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brayden exits the competition circuit temporarily but returns after the Russo Rink is sold to Voltage, a professional skating organization that absorbs the facility and clears the family’s debt.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some places will experience wait times for debris and downed tree removal, according to Laurie Reid, the city arborist whose landscape management division clears roads during storms.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Unblocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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