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eye-opening

[ahy-oh-puh-ning] / ˈaɪˌoʊ pə nɪŋ /






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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

The experience can be life-changing, Mistal said, and eye-opening, especially when they return.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The duo cut their teeth while still at school, which provided eye-opening experiences for the pair.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

It was an eye-opening collapse from a team that came into the season still clinging to national title aspirations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 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.