in the open
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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
Philip Glass’ score for the critically acclaimed non-narrative 1982 documentary film “Koyaanisqatsi” plays as the dancers initiate the first moments of Hollander’s choreography in the open space.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Artillery shells were left in the open and exposed to drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
At last, the true story of Phineas Gage is out in the open.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
