unlocked

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Wednesday, the Dalis family was asleep until their 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer began barking urgently from his unlocked crate in the master bedroom, according to homeowners Eleni and Tom Dalis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Golden tickets unlocked a world of candy and magic in ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Really scared" Pearl unlocked her mum's phone, dialled 999 and told call handler Gen Hinds: "She's lying on the sofa… she's not awake. Her eyes keep on opening and closing."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

To keep upfront costs down, consider using an already unlocked phone, suggests Chip Lupo, a representative from WalletHub.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

After thirty-six hours alone, the door to Dasch's cell was unlocked and he was taken to a room to speak to two FBI agents.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple