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in the open air

ADVERB
al fresco
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Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, he said, farmers markets saw a similar boom at the expense of traditional grocers, as shoppers were drawn by the opportunity to shop in the open air.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Vienna's heurigers range from a few tables set up in the open air to grander affairs resembling restaurants.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

The official statistics are essentially the number of people sleeping or about to bed down in the open air or in buildings not designated for habitation, such as car parks, on a single night.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

Because the giants stand in the open air, visitors who show up after hours — as I did — can ogle them any time.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Most of the morning was spent in the open air.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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