open season
Example Sentences
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"We support open-source AI and the innovation it unlocks. But open source is not open season on American IP," Bessent said on social media.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“If we don’t have these regulations, it’ll be open season again on hospice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
“The real loser here is Intel, as it is now open season on all of its main product lines,” Windsor said, pointing to both its personal-computer and data-center chips.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 2026
The Council’s refusal to comment has made it open season on speculation and rumors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
After all, if I asked too many questions, I could draw attention to the fact that I had no friends, and it’d be open season for nonstop teasing.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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