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Tuesday's debate in the Commons on this was an eye opener.

From BBC Nov. 19, 2025

“That was an eye opener for me, that it was such a big effect.”

From Science Magazine Apr. 4, 2024

“It was an eye opener to the world of tea, and I wanted to translate the pure bergamot flavor to a bite.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 15, 2023

“If it’s an eye opener for somebody — so be it,” Sergeant Talarico said recently at his home in Pennsauken, N.J., about five miles northeast of Camden.

From New York Times Apr. 26, 2022

While Johnny was inside getting his eyes opened, Neeley and Francie pondered how a night cap could also be an eye opener.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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