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reopen

[ree-oh-puhn] / riˈoʊ pən /


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The lawsuits they have filed, accusing the Eastlands of gross negligence, are but one of the obstacles as the family pushes ahead with plans to reopen on May 30.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.3.% on Friday as the market celebrated news that Iran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Asian equities were broadly higher as investors remained hopeful that the U.S. and Iran will reach a peace deal soon, allowing the vital Strait of Hormuz oil-shipping lane to reopen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In a lengthy social media post, US President Donald Trump said his goal was to clear the strait of mines and reopen it to all shipping.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The cafeteria wasn't exactly the most sanitary place to reopen that wound.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green