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wide open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /














wide-open
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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Industry” “With a number of the usual suspects not in contention this year, the runway is wide open for new shows like ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Task’ to pick up nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The BBC Premier League predictions race remains wide open, and we have a new leader at the top of the table.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But at least we were back together, and our future in California was wide open.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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