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open

[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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He added: "We need a help scheme which is open and understandable, so the public gets the message that there is help for those facing a crisis."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

His team were outstanding in the first 40 minutes as they carved open a flimsy Munster side.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Eastern time if talks to open the Strait of Hormuz aren’t completed by then.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

European leaders say forcing the passageway open militarily is unrealistic and more likely to come about through international pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Clare threw open the front door and called up the realms.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman