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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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That decision could also open the floodgates, with schools using those entities to circumvent the cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

—European indexes edged higher at market open in cautious early trade, as most sectors rose though software stocks continued their volatile run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We are going to a World Cup which is probably the most open in living memory, because of the quality on offer, and we have a team now that dominates the ball.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m nervous to open it. What if I got in?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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