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Recent Examples of unleash Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico’s Oaxaca state as a dangerous Category 3 storm Thursday morning, unleashing powerful winds at the coast while spreading heavy rain over the region. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 19 June 2025 The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said. Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025 The storm threatened to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said. Luis Alberto Cruz, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 Israel is running low on its supply of Arrow missile interceptors just as Iran unleashes hypersonic missiles in its latest attack, according to The Wall Street Journal. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unleash
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Verb
  • The screws designed to secure each leg can loosen over time, especially under pressure from a child leaning or pushing.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 June 2025
  • Although there are more limitations on what 529 funds can be applied to compared to Trump Accounts, restrictions have loosened in recent years to include continuing education classes, apprenticeship programs and student loan payments.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • Devil May Cry, an anime adaptation of the classic video game franchise, was released on Netflix April 3.
    Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 27 June 2025
  • Following his hearing Wednesday, Sayer was released on $150,000 bond into home detention with location monitoring.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Treat The Private Cloud As A Platform—Not A Project: Treating the private cloud as a platform is essential for unlocking its full potential, fostering continuous innovation and agility for the entire organization.
    Pankaj Gupta, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Scammers often claim that the cards are needed to cover fees, unlock a prize or verify your identity.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
  • Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.
    Colin Meyn, The Hill, 22 June 2025

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