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wide-open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /
ADJECTIVE
lacking strict enforcement of laws
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ADJECTIVE
opened to the full extent
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There is some hope for people who remember those old internet communities, as well as the nostalgic youngsters who never knew a more wide-open internet.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

The idea is to use cumulative firepower and wide-open spacing to stretch any defense—even one led by the great wall of Wembanyama—until it snaps.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

That resilience has been demonstrated by all four semi-finalists, who have seized their chance in a wide-open draw in Paris.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

But he added: “Those undecided have already decided they’re not supporting Bass, so they just have to decide who they’re supporting against Bass. And that’s why it’s a wide-open race right now.”

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2026

There’s enough wide-open space for me to feel like I can actually chase my dreams here, and I’ll be able to reach them too.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

"But overall working conditions here are good, the weather is good, and I like working in the wide, open spaces of Kashmir."

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Kiffin’s designs launched receivers into wide open grass and sent running backs bursting clean through the line of scrimmage.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

I need them to be wide open and to rediscover the music every night from their perspective.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

You saw on Sunday how bad City were defensively but all of his teams are wide open, and he is still doing that now, even with better players - top-class players.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Think about the big wide open blue sky.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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