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  • present participle of open.
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opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /




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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

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

It’s the opening of “Fast Little Fishy Splash Water Park Adventure,” a three-minute episode of “CoComelon,” the popular children’s cartoon series that is perhaps as controversial as it is appealing to young children.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Not long after opening their doors, spectators arrive.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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