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Many investors received fewer shares than they wanted or nothing at all, forcing them to buy stock in the open market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
This project was not secret; it unfolded in the open.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Ukrainian sea drones have revolutionised naval warfare since Moscow's invasion, relentlessly hunting down Russian warships and tankers in the open sea and even at naval bases.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The part of a lawyer, walking down his opposition in the open court.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
At first Robin could not find anything that moved in the open field to which Adam pointed.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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