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eye-opening

[ahy-oh-puh-ning] / ˈaɪˌoʊ pə nɪŋ /






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Miller told The Times that he recently went on a ride-along with officers from the Rampart Division, which he said was eye-opening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Yet over the recent Easter period, which is sacred to Christians, Trump has made a series of eye-opening posts when it comes to religion.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Sen. Frank Church of Idaho – held extensive hearings that included eye-opening testimony about clandestine U.S. intelligence activities abroad and domestically.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

It's an eye-opening and harrowing story that lays bare what fame demands of you, and how Morvan struggled to rebuild his life after becoming one of music's biggest punchlines.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

It is doubtful if any form of life could withstand a storm at -80° F. A quiet charm comes with this eye-opening period.

From My Attainment of the Pole by Cook, Frederick A.




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