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reopen

[ree-oh-puhn] / riˈoʊ pən /


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However, it is now playing a role in negotiating with Iran to reopen the strait.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania — the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history — is slated to reopen in 2027 as part of a 20-year deal to power Microsoft data centers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Civilians and soldiers, sat behind the wheels of the vehicles, lined up, waiting for the pumps to reopen.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Bakeries once run by an 89-year-old chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan will reopen under a new name after the sites were sold.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“Any idea how long before we can reopen, realistically?”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

It will again return to the Getty when it reopens, just in time for the 2028 L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Noma’s dining room reopens in Copenhagen on Aug. 5 under new leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

As the Strait reopens, the firm now estimates a 4.8 million bpd surplus for next year.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Those stocks could regain some lost ground when trading reopens on Monday.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

When the club reopens the first week of January, I put my skirt on and grab my racquet.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

Kehillat Israel, closed since the Palisades fire, reopened last week, welcoming its congregation, which includes 230 families who lost their homes and an additional 250 families who were displaced.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

That agreement set out financial rewards for Tehran if it reopened the strait and entered serious negotiations on its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

When they reopened them, everything was covered in dust and debris.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

And the inquiry was reopened on Friday, according to the House of Commons website.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

She waited until the airports were reopened, the Post and Telegraphs up again, the military governors appointed to the regions.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Washington has pursued its own efforts to secure the reopening.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Analysts at Eurasia Group said in a report that they expect a U.S.-Iran de-escalation in September, which would allow for a partial reopening of the strait.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

On Saturday, the Westside community marked a long overdue milestone for fire-weary residents: the reopening of the Palisades Village shopping center.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

The new 20-year JGB will be a reopening of the July 2026 issue.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Harry watched, astounded, as Dumbledore placed the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth keys in their respective locks, reopening the trunk, and each time revealing different contents.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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