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opener

[oh-puh-ner] / ˈoʊ pə nər /










NOUN
master key
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After a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, Spain have been quietly going through the gears.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

If you’re the type who likes to be ready at the drop of a hat, try any one of these all-inclusive picnic setups, which include plates, silverware, cups and even a wine opener.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

USA's Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino said after the match that Balogun -- who scored the US opener in Wednesday's game -- should "never" have received a red card.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Not only was Tillman born in Germany, but the U.S. team he plays for in this World Cup routed Paraguay in its tournament opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

At the back of the drawer was a super Swiss pocketknife with a tin opener and screwdriver attachment, and this notebook—a school exercise jotter dated fifteen years ago.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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