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  • present participle of open.
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opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /




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It will be Mexico’s eighth opening match in a World Cup, and El Tri carries a historical burden.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In 1993, the two of them were photographed together at the opening of the Manhattan Harley Davidson Cafe, with Brown and a then-12-year-old Ivanka.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Centcom on Thursday reiterated that the ship’s crew repeatedly failed to follow directions, and said U.S. forces issued warnings before opening fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

DiCamillo said Swalwell’s dropping out of the race “really gave Becerra an opening and he capitalized on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

If you were Indian, you knew all about Sandy June’s, eventually—and if you’re Indian from around here, how to find the Bench Tree opening, a nearly invisible entrance.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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