reopen

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President Trump told reporters a peace deal that would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains close, and could be agreed to in days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The escalation could further complicate ongoing negotiations to end the war and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Still, oil prices held their recent losses amid lingering optimism a deal will be struck and the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global oil usually passes -- will reopen.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

With a settlement in place, Williams seemed to lose control over the legal dispute—until this week, when she used the clever procedural maneuver to reopen the case.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

“The diary, Riddle’s diary, the one giving instructions on how to reopen the Chamber of Secrets.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling