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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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“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

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

In that sense, Jacks is the man in possession, and the battle to be England's number one spinner has appeared to be wide open.

From BBC • May 11, 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

Its mouth was wide open, and there was a metal ring nestled around it.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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