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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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The main bedroom offers a clean, contemporary aesthetic, with large glass doors that open to another terrace space, with its own private seating area—and steps that lead down to the main yard and pool space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"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

Keeping his options open, Jim has decided not to book a return flight home so he can continue to follow the team as far as they go.

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

At last, the true story of Phineas Gage is out in the open.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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