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openness

[oh-puhn-nis] / ˈoʊ pən nɪs /




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While many praised Panettiere’s openness, Neutrogena threatened to end its 10-year relationship with her under a “morals clause.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The goal was to curb her depression and anxiety by increasing extroversion, agreeableness and openness.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Under Infantino's leadership "there is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness", they said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

An Iranian diplomat confirmed Tehran had expressed openness to a proposal from mediators, though it wasn’t clear if Iran would ultimately agree to it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

She knew that Charles prized openness and honesty as she did and she hoped “that my own dearest will indulge me.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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