opening
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SpaceX executives are set to ring the Nasdaq’s opening bell in New York, but shares in buzzy initial public offerings don’t tend to start trading until later in the day.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
A black belt in taekwondo, the impressive Yanin sets the bar high in the opening scene, battling two goons who hoist her aloft in the splits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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
Once the dogs were gone, the two emerged out of the small opening.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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