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open gate

NOUN
starting gate
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The inspector apparently wandered over after finishing a nearby inspection, walked through an open gate, and decided on the spot that he’d found a mine.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Manning Beef made national headlines in 2021 when a small herd of cattle escaped through an open gate and went for a nighttime stroll, wandering more than a mile away into a residential neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

Mui slips through her open gate, steps onto a small driveway, and approaches her.

From Slate Oct. 27, 2025

Will Dorrell, joint owner of the park, said "keeper error" had led her to flee through an open gate after being startled by a mower.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2024

Birch rose to his feet and stretched his arms across the open gate.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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