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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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Example Sentences

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More important, there’s also a lot of wide-open space.

From New York Times

She worked at a newspaper in Chengdu, China, that had a huge, wide-open bullpen office, which people on the autism spectrum often describe as their nightmare.

From Scientific American

Jordan Eberle, who’d been looking at a wide-open Oilers net in the first period but couldn’t corral the puck, again found the rubber at his feet.

From Seattle Times

But awards seasons that appear wide-open when the calendar turns often have a way of coming into an irrevocable focus just as Oscar voting is about to begin.

From Los Angeles Times

The big track east of Los Angeles is a favorite of nearly every racer in multiple disciplines, with its coarse grip and wide-open spaces creating impressive racing for a quarter-century.

From Seattle Times