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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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If Jodar can topple second seed Zverev - now the title favourite in an exciting tournament blown wide open - he will edge closer to becoming the first teenage man to win since 2005.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The defeat throws the men's draw wide open, with Djokovic now having his best chance in recent memory at a record 25th Grand Slam.

From BBC • May 28, 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

Her eyes were wide open and her front paws covered her mouth to muffle any cries of shock.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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