opening
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As is traditional for high-profile debuts, executives were due to ring the opening bell to mark the start of the session -- in this case at New York's Times Square, home of the Nasdaq.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Azteca Stadium, as most people know it, is steeped in soccer history and is now the only venue to host three World Cup opening ceremonies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The tournament kicked off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and first game between Mexico and and South Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
After an opening ceremony that featured Mexican movie star Salma Hayek and Colombian pop star Shakira, they transformed into a wall of noise during Mexico’s national anthem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As he came out, opening his medicine pouch with trembling fingers, the horn slipped from his grasp.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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