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openness

[oh-puhn-nis] / ˈoʊ pən nɪs /




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Perhaps the most striking departure from the first trade war is a renewed openness to bilateral investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Godoy radiates effortless charisma, a kind of uncynical openness that feels both childlike and magnetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

It means that when you show up for your brother, you will be fully present and have the physical, mental and spiritual openness to fully embrace your role as sister, caretaker and friend.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In his address, he tried to balance defiance and openness, rejecting surrender while signalling restraint towards neighbouring states.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Poor Wickham! there is such an expression of goodness in his countenance! such an openness and gentleness in his manner!”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen