out in the open
Example Sentences
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And it’s all out in the open for public viewing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“A.I. humanization” is a growing profession, and for industries beyond academia, these words can be said out in the open.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
For those caught out in the open, there are no underground car parks to dash to in this modest town.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
His mother, Matilda Banda, was caught out in the open.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
“Friends would. Just like you noticed my expression at the table this morning. But now that we’ve been straightforward, things are out in the open and there’s no awkwardness. Isn’t that a relief?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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