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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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The destiny of the victory was wide open.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"I do think we're seeing the men deal with it for the first time in a really long time where it feels completely wide open," said Keys.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

To summarize, she’s left herself wide open to a challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Nevada has emerged as a prime location for data centers, in part due to the wide open, undeveloped acreage available for construction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He lay there churring with terror, his eyes wide open and unfocused.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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