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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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Sinner's second-round loss to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo blew the draw wide open, before 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic's early exit guaranteed a first-time men's major winner.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz did not come to Paris because of a wrist injury, meaning Sinner's shock exit blew everything wide open.

From BBC • May 31, 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

But the important part is he knew nobody, had no connections, no family ties, no history, and the whole system was wide open to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“It is not that,” he said, still staring at May, his eyes wide open.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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