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open

[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Our Sunday folk session has been going for many years and is open to everyone - whether you're a beginner player or an international rock star.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A decisive breakout above that level would be a breakout above a bullish ascending-triangle pattern and could open the door to a move toward $58 in the near term, representing 11% upside from current prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The task at hand is to open the Strait to allied ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I want to answer her, but I feel bile in the back of my throat; I’m pretty sure if I open my mouth, I’ll throw up.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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